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- This report presents a case study on the use of dupilumab for treating eosinophilic fasciitis (EF), marking it as the first known instance of this treatment for the condition.
- The findings suggest a connection between Type 2 innate immunity and eosinophilic fasciitis.
- Additionally, it indicates that T helper 2 cytokines may play significant roles in the development and management of EF.
Article Abstract
This is the first report, to our knowledge, of the use of dupilumab in treating eosinophilic fasciitis (EF). Our case supports that Type 2 innate immunity might be related to EF and that T helper 2 cytokines play important roles in EF.
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