8 Reasons to Consider a Biologic for Your Child:
5 Reasons Your Child May Not Be Right for This Medication:
Your child is under age 6 months.
Your child’s atopic dermatitis is mild.
Your child’s current treatment is working well.
Your child refuses to get an injection or is overly afraid of needles.
Your child is allergic to the medication dupilumab (the current biologic available) or any of the ingredients in the injection.
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Your child is age 6 months or older.
Your child has moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis.
Your child's atopic dermatitis isn't under control.
Your child’s current treatment has stopped working (or isn’t working well enough).
Your child’s current treatment is causing unwanted side effects.
Your child agrees to receive an injection.
You don’t mind giving your child an injection.
Your child’s atopic dermatitis is affecting their quality of life or self-esteem.