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SynthesisFrontiers in immunology2026

Dupilumab treatment outcomes in bullous pemphigoid: a systematic review and single-arm meta-analysis.

Yudi Chen, Kailv Sun, Jianmin Chang

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Yudi ChenDepartment of Dermatology, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
Kailv SunDepartment of Dermatology, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
Jianmin ChangDepartment of Dermatology, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is the most common autoimmune subepidermal bullous disease of the skin. Novel biologic agents represent a potential therapeutic option. We explore the use of dupilumab in the treatment of BP. Methods: Relevant studies published up to Oct. 20th, 2025 were systematically searched using PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and Cochrane Library. Proportion rates of complete response and disease control were analyzed to determine treatment effects. Data were quantitatively synthesized using a random-effects meta-analysis. Meanwhile, we also conducted statistics on adverse events. Results: A total of 587 patients from 24 studies were included. Pooled analysis revealed a complete response rate of 68% (95% CI 60%∼78%) and disease control rate of 95% (95%CI 92%~98%) in BP treated with dupilumab with/without other systemic therapy. Notably, complete response rate achieved 63% (95% CI 49%∼81%) in patients with dupilumab without other systemic therapy. A total of 112 adverse events were reported in 97 patients. Most adverse events were mild and did not lead to treatment discontinuation. Conclusion: This meta-analysis highlights the efficacy and safety of dupilumab in patients with BP, offering valuable evidence to guide future clinical practice. Systematic review registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/, identifier CRD420251048550.

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Antibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedPemphigoid, BullousHumansTreatment OutcomeAntibodies, Monoclonal, Humanizeddupilumabbiologicsbullous pemphigoiddupilumabsingle-arm meta-analysissystematic review

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PMID41727447
PMCPMC12920225

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