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ArticleDermatology and therapy2025

JAK Inhibitors in Atopic Dermatitis: Does Weight Matter? A Real-World, Nationwide Retrospective Study: IL-AD (Italian Landscape Atopic Dermatitis).

Mariateresa Rossi, Stefano Bighetti, Alessandra Narcisi, Antonio Costanzo, Matteo Bianco, Piergiorgio Malagoli, Francesco Messina, Francesca Gaiani, Silvia Mariel Ferrucci, Angelo Valerio Marzano and 30 more

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Mariateresa RossiDermatology Department, Spedali Civili, University of Brescia, ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, Piazzale Spedali Civili, 1, 25123, Brescia, BS, Italy.
Stefano BighettiDermatology Department, Spedali Civili, University of Brescia, ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, Piazzale Spedali Civili, 1, 25123, Brescia, BS, Italy.
Alessandra NarcisiDermatology Unit, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Italy.
Antonio CostanzoDermatology Unit, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Italy.
Matteo BiancoDermatology Unit, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Italy.
Piergiorgio MalagoliDermatology Unit, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, Milan, Italy.
Francesco MessinaDermatology Unit, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, Milan, Italy.
Francesca GaianiDermatology Unit, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, Milan, Italy.
Silvia Mariel FerrucciDermatology Unit, IRCCS Fondazione Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy.
Angelo Valerio MarzanoDermatology Unit, IRCCS Fondazione Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy.
Francesca BareiDermatology Unit, IRCCS Fondazione Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy.
Simone RiberoDermatology Clinic, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Michela OrtoncelliDermatology Clinic, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Francesco LeoDermatology Clinic, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Maddalena NapolitanoSection of Dermatology, Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy.
Andrea CosenzaSection of Dermatology, Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy.
Cataldo PatrunoDepartment of Medicine and Health Sciences Vincenzo Tiberio, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy.
Mario Bruno GuantiDepartment of Dermatology, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy.
Anna BalatoDermatology Unit, University of Campania L. Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy.
Francesco LoconsoleDepartment of Dermatology, University of Bari, Bari, Italy.
Claudio SciarroneDepartment of Dermatology, Papardo Hospital, Messina, Italy.
Federica VeroneseSCDU of Dermatology, Maggiore della Carità University Hospital, Novara, Italy.
Elena PezzoloDepartment of Dermatology, San Bortolo Hospital, Vicenza, Italy.
Anna Graziella BurroniDepartment of Dermatology, Dipartimento di Scienze della Salute (DISSAL), University of Genoa, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy.
Massimo GolaAllergological and Pediatric Dermatology Unit, Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.
Carlotta GurioliDermatology Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
Flavia Manzo MargiottaDermatology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy.
Maria Letizia MusumeciDermatology Clinic, University of Catania, Catania, Italy.
Francesca SatolliDermatolgy Unit, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy.
Giuseppe AmorusoDermatology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera di Cosenza, Cosenza, Italy.
Maria EspositoDepartment of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, University of L' Aquila, L' Aquila, Italy.
Caterina FotiSection of Dermatology and Venereology, Department of Precision and Regenerative Medicine and Ionian Area (DiMePRe-J), University of Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy.
Paolo PellaDermatology Unit, Ospedale Degli Infermi, Biella, Italy.
Anna CampanatiDepartment of Clinical and Molecular Sciences, Dermatological Clinic, Università Politecnica Delle Marche, Ancona, Italy.
Andrea CarugnoDepartment of Medicine and Surgery, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy.
Nicola ZerbinatiDepartment of Medicine and Surgery, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy.
Martina MaurelliSection of Dermatology and Venereology, Department of Medicine, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
Ilaria TraveSection of Dermatology, Department of Health Sciences (DISSAL), University of Genoa, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy.
PierGiacomo Calzavara-PintonDermatology Department, Spedali Civili, University of Brescia, ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, Piazzale Spedali Civili, 1, 25123, Brescia, BS, Italy.
Luca BettoliniDermatology Department, Spedali Civili, University of Brescia, ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, Piazzale Spedali Civili, 1, 25123, Brescia, BS, Italy. lbettolini@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4374-802X

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Abstract

introductionJanus kinase (JAK) inhibitors are effective systemic treatments for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD), rapidly controlling symptoms and improving quality of life. However, the impact of body mass index (BMI) on therapeutic response remains unclear.

methodsThis multicenter retrospective study analyzed data from 388 adult AD patients treated with upadacitinib, abrocitinib, or baricitinib across 25 Italian dermatology centers between May 2022 and July 2024. Patients were classified as overweight (BMI ≥ 25) or non-overweight (BMI < 25), with disease severity assessed using EASI, IGA, and Numerical Rating Scales (NRS) for pruritus and sleep disturbance over 104 weeks. The effect of different treatment dosages was also evaluated.

resultsNo significant BMI-related differences in clinical outcomes were noted at most timepoints. However, in the upadacitinib 15 mg group, non-overweight patients showed greater EASI and pruritus improvements at Week 4 (p = 0.037, p = 0.039), although these differences resolved subsequently. At Week 104, higher BMI modestly reduced EASI improvement (p = 0.045) in multivariable analysis.

conclusionsTreatment dosage consistently influenced clinical improvement regardless of BMI. These findings confirm the efficacy of JAK inhibitors across BMI categories, suggesting minimal short-term BMI influence but highlighting potential long-term considerations in overweight patients, emphasizing personalized dosing strategies and prolonged monitoring.

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AbrocitinibAtopic dermatitisBaricitinibBody mass indexDermatologyJAK inhibitorsObesityReal-world studyTreatment efficacyUpadacitinib

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