Evaluation of Asthma and Allergic Rhinitis Risks in Patients with Atopic Dermatitis Undergoing Treatment with Biologics and JAK Inhibitors: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials - Scorecard - MDSpire

Evaluation of Asthma and Allergic Rhinitis Risks in Patients with Atopic Dermatitis Undergoing Treatment with Biologics and JAK Inhibitors: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

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  • Liling Zeng

  • Tong Zhou

  • Lishan Zhang

  • Mo Xian

  • Zheng Zhu

  • Jing Liu

  • Shiyan Fu

  • Hualian Luo

  • Jing Li

  • February 7, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Evaluation of Asthma and Allergic Rhinitis Risks in Patients with Atopic Dermatitis Undergoing Treatment with Biologics and JAK Inhibitors: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionAtopic Dermatitis (AD)
Key MechanismsTh2-driven cytokines and JAK-STAT signaling pathways
Target PopulationPatients with Atopic Dermatitis, regardless of age or geographic region
Care SettingClinical trials

Key Highlights

  • AD has a global prevalence of 15%-20% in children and 6%-10% in adults.
  • Recent therapies target key molecular pathways associated with AD.
  • Dupilumab treatment reduces the incidence of allergic events compared to placebo.
  • Network meta-analysis provides evidence for personalized treatment decisions.
  • Study included 26 randomized controlled trials.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Diagnosis of AD per American Academy of Dermatology guidelines.

Management

  • Utilize systemic JAK inhibitors or biologics for treatment.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Monitor for asthma and allergic rhinitis adverse events during follow-up.

Risks

  • Assess the risk of new-onset asthma and allergic rhinitis with systemic therapies.

Patient & Prescribing Data

Patients with diagnosed Atopic Dermatitis.

FDA-approved therapies include four biologics and two JAK inhibitors.

Clinical Best Practices

  • Conduct comprehensive literature searches for RCTs on AD treatments.
  • Employ Bayesian NMA for analyzing treatment effects.
  • Utilize the Cochrane RoB 2 tool for quality assessment of studies.

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