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ArticleDermatology and therapy2026

Minimal Disease Activity as a Therapeutic Goal in Atopic Dermatitis: Predictive Factors of Sustainability in a Multicenter Cohort.

Francisco Javier Melgosa Ramos, Santiago Guillén Climent, Marta Galarreta Pascual, Antonio Martorell, María Matellanes Palacios, Juncal Roca Ginés, Javier Sabater Abad, Eduardo Bernia Petit, Víctor González Delgado

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Francisco Javier Melgosa RamosDepartment of Dermatology, Hospital Universitario Doctor Peset, Av. de Gaspar Aguilar, 90, 46017, Valencia, Spain. javimelgo2017@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2121-6727
Santiago Guillén ClimentDepartment of Dermatology, Hospital Universitario Virgen de los Lirios, Alcoy, Spain.
Marta Galarreta PascualDepartment of Dermatology, Hospital de Manises, Valencia, Spain.
Antonio MartorellDepartment of Dermatology, Hospital de Manises, Valencia, Spain.
María Matellanes PalaciosDepartment of Dermatology, Hospital Arnau de Vilanova, Valencia, Spain.
Juncal Roca GinésDepartment of Dermatology, Hospital General Universitario, Castellón, Valencia, Spain.
Javier Sabater AbadDepartment of Dermatology, Hospital de la Ribera, Valencia, Spain.
Eduardo Bernia PetitDepartment of Dermatology, Hospital Arnau de Vilanova, Valencia, Spain.
Víctor González DelgadoDepartment of Dermatology, Hospital Clínico Universitario, Valencia, Spain.

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Abstract

introductionMinimal disease activity (MDA) is an emerging therapeutic goal in atopic dermatitis (AD), providing a multidimensional assessment of disease control.

methodsWe conducted a retrospective multicenter study of adults with moderate-to-severe AD receiving biologics or JAK inhibitors. MDA was defined as Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) ≤ 3 and Pruritus Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) ≤ 1. Univariate analyses were performed to identify baseline predictors of sustained MDA at week 52 among patients who had previously achieved MDA at week 16.

resultsAmong 197 patients with week 16 data, 107 (54.3%) achieved MDA. Of these, 59 had data at week 52, and 51 (86.4%) maintained MDA in a per-protocol analysis among patients with available follow-up. Sustained MDA was associated with the absence of hand involvement and fewer prior conventional treatments. No significant differences were found in gender, body mass index (BMI), baseline EASI score, or years of diagnostic delay. A younger age showed a trend toward a significant association with MDA loss. No statistically significant differences were found in the sustainability of MDA at week 52 between treatment groups (dupilumab, tralokinumab, and upadacitinib).

conclusionsSustained MDA among early responders is feasible in real-life AD practice. Baseline characteristics may help identify patients most likely to benefit from early targeted treatment.

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Atopic dermatitisEarly treatmentMDAMinimal disease activity

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PMCPMC13046998

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