Case report: Dupilumab leads to an increased chance of head and neck Staphylococcus aureus infection in atopic dermatitis patients

Dupilumab was the first biological medication licensed to treat atopic dermatitis (AD), and it has shown remarkable effectiveness and safety in the treatment of moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis. There are limited drug-related adverse events associated with dupilumab in atopic dermatitis (AD) treatment. Here, we present two cases of local Staphylococcus aureus infection during the treatment of atopic dermatitis with dupilumab.