Successful treatment with upadacitinib in concurrent atopic dermatitis, Crohn’s disease, alopecia areata, and eosinophilic gastropathy in a pediatric patient

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Authors: Edoardo Mortato, Ludovico Maria Rao, Marina Aloi, Arnaldo Cioni, Enrico Matteini, Angela Fico, Sara Lambiase, Ruslana Gaeta Shumak, Luca Bianchi, Elena Campione, Laura Diluvio
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Abstract

We present a case of a 15-year-old male diagnosed with multiple autoimmune conditions, including atopic dermatitis (AD), Crohn's disease (CD), alopecia areata (AA), and eosinophilic gastroenteropathy. After failure of previous therapies, the patient was successfully treated with upadacitinib, a Janus Kinase 1 (JAK-1) inhibitor. Significant improvement in skin and gastrointestinal symptoms, as well as hair regrowth, was observed following 16 weeks of treatment. This case highlights the therapeutic potential of JAK inhibitors like upadacitinib in managing complex autoimmune disorders that share common pathogenic pathways.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Dermatology and Skin Diseases Psoriasis: Treatment and Pathogenesis Autoimmune Bullous Skin Diseases

Publication details

Journal / source
Dermatology Reports
Publisher
PAGEPress Publications
Publication date
9 January 2026
Language
EN