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Successful treatment of severe recalcitrant Vernal keratoconjunctivitis and atopic dermatitis associated with elevated IgE levels with omalizumab: a case report.

Corrado ZengariniM RodaC SchiaviFrancesca BruniF BardazziC BellusciB Raone
Published in: Clinical and experimental dermatology (2021)
Atopic Dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition, defined as extrinsic when associated with elevated serum IgE levels and sensitization to various allergens1 . It is linked to multiple allergic disorders; among them, Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is one of the worst affecting the eyes, which may lead to corneal scarring and vision loss if not treated properly.
Keyphrases
  • atopic dermatitis
  • optical coherence tomography
  • wound healing
  • early onset
  • drug induced
  • cataract surgery
  • newly diagnosed