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ArticleDermatology and therapy2026

Eczema-Psoriasis Overlap: An eDelphi Consensus on Clinical Presentation and Therapeutic Management Among Italian Experts.

Eleonora De Luca, Anna Campanati, Marco Galluzzo, Niccolò Gori, Matteo Megna, Maddalena Napolitano, Giulia Rech, Giacomo Caldarola

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Eleonora De LucaUOC di Dermatologia, Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli - IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
Anna CampanatiDermatological Clinic, Department of Clinical and Molecular Sciences, Polytechnic Marche University, Ancona, Italy. anna.campanati@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3740-0839
Marco GalluzzoDepartment of Systems Medicine, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy.
Niccolò GoriUOC di Dermatologia, Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli - IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
Matteo MegnaSection of Dermatology, Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy.
Maddalena NapolitanoSection of Dermatology, Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy.
Giulia RechDivision of Dermatology, Psoriasis Outpatient Service, APSS-ASUIT, Trento, Italy.
Giacomo CaldarolaUOC di Dermatologia, Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli - IRCCS, Rome, Italy.

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introductionAtopic dermatitis and psoriasis (PsO) are common chronic inflammatory skin diseases traditionally considered distinct, driven by Th2 and Th1/Th17 pathways, respectively. However, evidence reveals that some patients may present with both eczematous and psoriatic lesions, either simultaneously or sequentially. This study's objective was to establish an Italian consensus on the clinical definition and management of eczema-psoriasis overlap.

methodsA steering committee of eight dermatologists identified three key areas: problem definition, clinical presentation and therapeutic management. Forty-three statements were drafted and distributed to 131 dermatologists for evaluation via an eDelphi process, using a 1-9 numeric rating scale. Consensus was defined as a mean score ≥ 7.

resultsOf the 131 invited participants, 104 responded (79.4%). Consensus was reached for 42/43 statements. The only statement that failed to achieve consensus concerned the influence of respiratory atopic comorbidities on biologic choice in PsO; as a result of its dichotomous nature, it was not revised or re-voted on.

conclusionsEczema and PsO exist on a continuum of immune dysregulation, which may manifest sequentially or concomitantly, with phenotypic switches that can be spontaneous or drug induced. Assessment of risk factors for drug-induced forms should guide therapeutic choices. Mild cases can often be managed with topical therapies, while moderate-to-severe forms may require broader T cell-targeting treatments.

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Atopic dermatitisBiologicsConsensusEczemaeDelphiJAK inhibitorsOverlapPsoriasisSmall molecules

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