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Exploring the Link Between Atopic Dermatitis and Rosacea: An In-Depth Review of Comorbidities and Underlying Mechanisms

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  • Yuewei Zeng

  • Yanyan Feng

  • June 5, 2026

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    Atopic dermatitis and rosacea are increasingly recognized for their clinical and immunological overlaps despite being traditionally viewed as distinct conditions.

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    Both conditions share common upstream innate immune activation mechanisms, including TLR2/TLR4 signaling and mast cell degranulation.

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    Atopic dermatitis is characterized by Th2/ILC2 dominance, while rosacea is associated with Th1/Th17 involvement and LL-37 overproduction.

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    Dupilumab treatment in atopic dermatitis can lead to rosacea-like dermatitis, suggesting competition between the immune polarization states.

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    Future research should utilize multi-omics approaches to clarify the causal pathways and optimize therapeutic strategies for these conditions.

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The association between atopic dermatitis and rosacea: a comprehensive review from comorbidities to pathogenic mechanisms

  • by Yuewei Zeng, Yanyan Feng

  • June 5, 2026

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