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Successful combined treatment with omalizumab and tocilizumab in a case of chronic spontaneous urticaria and rheumatoid arthritis: A case report and literature review

Nao Takeuchi
Department of Dermatology, Shizuoka City Shimizu Hospital
Ayumi Yamanishi
Department of Dermatology, Shizuoka City Shimizu Hospital, Shizuoka 424-8636, Japan
Yoshiko Kumagai
Department of Dermatology, Shizuoka City Shimizu Hospital, Shizuoka 424-8636, Japan
Tomoaki Yokoyama
Department of Dermatology, Shizuoka City Shimizu Hospital, Shizuoka 424-8636, Japan
Received: 05 September 2024
Published: 27 June 2022

Abstract

Omalizumab is a recombinant humanized monoclonal anti-IgE antibody used to treat uncontrolled chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU). Sometimes patients with CSU also have other autoimmune conditions. Recent studies have demonstrated the safety and efficacy of a combination treatment with omalizumab and other biologics. Here, we report the first successful treatment with omalizumab for CSU and tocilizumab for rheumatoid arthritis. Since omalizumab is unlikely to cause severe immunosuppression, it may be a treatment option for CSU, even in patients treated with other biologics.

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