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ArticleFrontiers in allergy2025

Clinical characteristics of Netherton syndrome and exploration of targeted biologic therapy: two case reports.

Wanyan Xiang, Chengxiang Lian, Jiarong Lu, Wenjun Zheng, Qiuju Li

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Article in Frontiers in allergy, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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  1. Emerging Paediatric Uses of Dupilumab Beyond Approvals.Clinical and experimental allergy : journal of the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology · 2026
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Wanyan Xiang *Department of Dermatology, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China.
Chengxiang Lian *Department of Dermatology, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China.
Jiarong LuDepartment of Dermatology, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China.
Wenjun ZhengDepartment of Dermatology, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China.
Qiuju LiDepartment of Dermatology, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China.

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Abstract

Background: Netherton syndrome (NS) is a rare, autosomal recessive disease resulting from a mutation in the pathogenic variants in the Kazal type 5 (SPINK5) gene. In recent years, the targeted treatment of biological agents has increasingly emerged as a focal point of research. Case reports: We reported a 4-month-old child and 19-year-old female, both presenting with symptoms including erythema, scaling, and recurring episodes. Subsequently, genetic testing identified a defective SPINK5 gene, leading to a diagnosis of NS. The child received treatment with dupilumab, while the 19-year-old woman alternated between using dupilumab and secukinumab. Both patients had swift and enduring enhancement of skin lesions during the follow-up period. Conclusion: NS is an uncommon and frequently misdiagnosed hereditary dermatological disease. The management strategies for this condition are diverse, and no consensus exists. We implemented various biologic regimens for distinct patients, all demonstrating favorable outcomes and satisfactory tolerance. Besides, monitoring and evaluating the long-term safety of biologics in combination is essential.

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