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ArticleDermatology and therapy2026

Lebrikizumab for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Atopic Eczema: Real-World Experience from a Tertiary Centre.

Azmeralda Abraheem, Neenu Sebastian, Firas C Kreeshan, Tim H Clayton, Hamish J A Hunter, Richard B Warren

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6 authors.

Azmeralda AbraheemDermatology Centre, Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust & Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences, Manchester NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, University of Manchester, Manchester, M6 8HD, UK.
Neenu SebastianDermatology Centre, Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust & Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences, Manchester NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, University of Manchester, Manchester, M6 8HD, UK. richard.warren@manchester.ac.uk.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0008-2775-8192
Firas C KreeshanDermatology Centre, Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust & Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences, Manchester NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, University of Manchester, Manchester, M6 8HD, UK.
Tim H ClaytonDermatology Centre, Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust & Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences, Manchester NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, University of Manchester, Manchester, M6 8HD, UK.
Hamish J A HunterDermatology Centre, Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust & Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences, Manchester NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, University of Manchester, Manchester, M6 8HD, UK.
Richard B WarrenDermatology Centre, Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust & Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences, Manchester NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, University of Manchester, Manchester, M6 8HD, UK.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionLebrikizumab, a human monoclonal antibody that targets interleukin-13, is approved for treating moderate to severe atopic dermatitis in many regions. However, real-world data are lacking and are needed to inform its efficacy and safety in broader populations.

methodsThis retrospective study reviewed the Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) and Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) at baseline and 16-20 weeks of 84 consecutive patients who received lebrikizumab subcutaneously at the label dose in a tertiary centre.

resultsEASI scores were available at 16-20 weeks for 72 patients. At this timepoint, 80.6% (58/72) achieved EASI 50, 56.9% (41/72) reached EASI 75, and 27.8% (20/72) attained EASI 90. DLQI was reduced by an average of - 1.5 points at 16-20 weeks. No serious adverse events were reported. Ocular adverse events occurred in 21.4% of the cohort (18/84). Eleven out of 14 patients that previously experienced conjunctivitis with dupilumab or tralokinumab had no recurrence with lebrikizumab.

conclusionIn this real-world cohort of patients with atopic dermatitis, lebrikizumab demonstrated efficacy comparable to that observed in clinical trials. It may provide an alternative treatment option for individuals who have discontinued other biologics as a result of conjunctivitis.

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Atopic dermatitisGeneral dermatologyLebrikizumabMedical dermatologyReal world

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