After a brief introduction, medical experts review the pathophysiology of atopic dermatitis and explain how JAK inhibitors modulate this inflammatory condition.
Phase 2 and 3 data show difamilast 1% ointment improved severity and itch within 1 week in adults and children with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis.
Type 2 biologics reduced mucus plugs in asthma trials, and quantitative imaging may help detect this treatable phenotype, according to a GOLD 2026 session.
CT-detected mucus plugs affect up to 67% of patients with COPD and are linked to worse lung function, exacerbations, and mortality, even without symptoms.