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ArticleAnnals of dermatology2026

Baricitinib for Itch-Dominant Atopic Dermatitis: A 52-week Baricitinib Real-World Experience in Korea.

Narang Hong, Ho Eun Gwag, So Yun Park, Seok-Jae Heo, Hye Jung Jung, Mi Youn Park, Yu Sung Choi, Jiyoung Ahn

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Article in Annals of dermatology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Narang HongDepartment of Dermatology, National Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6542-4811
Ho Eun GwagDepartment of Dermatology, National Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6640-2705
So Yun ParkDepartment of Dermatology, National Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4747-0248
Seok-Jae HeoDivision of Biostatistics, Department of Biomedical Systems Informatics, Yonsei Cancer Center, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8764-7995
Hye Jung JungDepartment of Dermatology, National Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0995-5711
Mi Youn ParkDepartment of Dermatology, National Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1824-8309
Yu Sung ChoiDepartment of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8308-4091
Jiyoung AhnDepartment of Dermatology, National Medical Center, Seoul, Korea. jiyoung.ahn@nmc.or.kr.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6766-9978

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Eli Lilly Korea
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundBaricitinib is one of the front-runners among targeted agents for the treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD). Although many studies have been conducted on the real-world use of baricitinib, the sample size is often small and data is focused primarily on Caucasians.

objectiveThe objective of this study was to demonstrate the real-world itch-relieving property of baricitinib in adult AD patients in South Korea.

methodsElectronic medical records of AD patients treated with baricitinib at the National Medical Center in Korea from May 2021 to April 2023 were analyzed retrospectively.

resultsSeventy patients completed 16 to 52 weeks of baricitinib treatment, with most patients showing mild-to-moderate baseline lesions and moderate-to-severe baseline itch. At Week 16 of baricitinib treatment, there was a 50% reduction in Itch numerical rating scale from baseline, and 50.7% of patients showed 50% improvement in Eczema Area and Severity Index score. The efficacy of baricitinib was also reflected in the patient reported outcomes, with 55%-58% improvements in Patient-Oriented Eczema Measure, Atopic Dermatitis Control Tool, and Dermatology Life Quality Index scores seen within 2 weeks of treatment. No new safety signals were detected in this study.

conclusionBaricitinib treatment for 52 weeks in Korean patients with itch dominant AD confirmed long term effectiveness and safety.

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Atopic dermatitisBaricitinibJAK inhibitorPruritus

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PMCPMC13243718

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