Evaluation of Baricitinib Administration for Atopic Dermatitis Patients in Spain: Insights from the DAMA-S Retrospective Chart Analysis - Scorecard - MDSpire

Evaluation of Baricitinib Administration for Atopic Dermatitis Patients in Spain: Insights from the DAMA-S Retrospective Chart Analysis

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  • Enrique Gómez de la Fuente

  • Enrique Herrera

  • Iñigo Martinez-Espronceda Esquerdo

  • David Vidal Sarró

  • Ignasi Figueras-Nart

  • Juan F. Silvestre Salvador

  • Yolanda Gilaberte

  • Sergio Santos Alarcón

  • Esther Serra-Baldrich

  • Monica Munera Campos

  • Rosa M. Moro

  • Silvia Díaz-Cerezo

  • Sebastian Moyano

  • Irene Talavera-Rodríguez

  • Mercedes Núñez

  • April 21, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Evaluation of Baricitinib Administration for Atopic Dermatitis Patients in Spain: Insights from the DAMA-S Retrospective Chart Analysis

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionAtopic Dermatitis (AD)
Key MechanismsBaricitinib is a selective JAK1/JAK2 inhibitor used for treating moderate-to-severe AD.
Target PopulationAdults aged ≥ 18 years with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis.
Care SettingDermatology departments of 13 hospitals across Spain.

Key Highlights

  • Baricitinib persistence rates were 85.1%, 75.7%, and 58.4% at weeks 16, 24, and 52, respectively.
  • By week 16, 69.7% of patients achieved a ≥ 75% improvement in EASI (EASI75).
  • 79.3% reached an IGA score of 0 or 1 by week 16.
  • The study provides real-world evidence of baricitinib's effectiveness in AD management.
  • Patients experienced significant improvements in quality of life indicators.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Confirm diagnosis of moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis through clinical assessment.

Management

  • Consider baricitinib as a treatment option for adults with moderate-to-severe AD who are candidates for systemic therapy.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Monitor AD severity using EASI and IGA scores at regular follow-up visits.

Risks

  • Assess for potential adverse effects associated with baricitinib treatment.

Patient & Prescribing Data

Adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis in Spain.

Baricitinib can be administered as monotherapy or in conjunction with topical corticosteroids.

Clinical Best Practices

  • Ensure informed consent is obtained for data collection and treatment.
  • Utilize validated assessment tools like EASI and IGA for monitoring treatment effectiveness.
  • Evaluate patient history for previous AD treatments before initiating baricitinib.

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