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Baricitinib (Olumiant)

Also discussed as: baricitinib

Baricitinib has shown effectiveness in treating atopic dermatitis, particularly in moderate-to-severe cases. It has been approved for use in adults and adolescents over 12 years of age in various regions.
Evidence grade · papers only

STRONG EVIDENCE

15 level-I · 15 level-II · 4 level-IV · 1 level-III · 1 level-VII

Research base (design-resolved): 15 systematic review/meta-analysis, 15 randomized trials, 5 observational/descriptive.

Community interest · posts only

low · 131 mentions

Most discussed for: oral_medication, biologic

What the research says

Baricitinib demonstrated superior therapeutic effects compared to placebo.

Liao et al. (2025), PLoS ONE. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0319400 · verified

Baricitinib has been recently approved in Europe and Japan for the treatment of atopic dermatitis in adult patients.

Morelli et al. (2024), Frontiers in Immunology. doi:10.3389/fimmu.2024.1393799 · verified

Baricitinib treatment resulted in a significant increase in EASI-75 response rate compared to placebo.

Zheng et al. (2024), Frontiers in Immunology. doi:10.3389/fimmu.2024.1367099 · verified

Baricitinib is effective in the therapy of patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis.

Makowska et al. (2023), International Journal of Molecular Sciences. doi:10.3390/ijms24010781 · verified

Baricitinib is effective in achieving EASI-75 response in AD patients. (n=4367)

Tampa et al. (2023), Journal of Personalized Medicine. doi:10.3390/jpm13030384 · verified

Baricitinib has been effective in reducing the severity of atopic dermatitis. (n=4)

Sadowsky et al. (2023), Journal of Clinical Medicine. doi:10.3390/jcm12175534 · verified

Baricitinib significantly improves clinical pictures in AD patients.

Lugović‐Mihić et al. (2023), Life. doi:10.3390/life13061419 · verified

What the community reports

Experience reports, not evidence. Volumes from 1.1M triaged posts.

  • oral_medication
  • biologic

Safety and side effects

Some reported safety concerns include headaches, upper respiratory tract infections, and abdominal pain, among others.

For infants and children

Baricitinib is approved for patients aged 2 years and older in Europe.

Studied protocols

As reported in the papers, not recommendations.

dose: 4 mg and 2 mg; frequency: once daily; route: oral

Howell et al. (2019), Frontiers in Immunology

route: oral

Szilveszter et al. (2019), Frontiers in Immunology

dose: 4 mg, 2 mg; frequency: once daily; route: oral; duration: 16 weeks

Szalus et al. (2020), Microorganisms

dose: 1 mg, 2 mg, and 4 mg; frequency: once daily; route: oral; duration: 16 weeks

Makowska et al. (2023), International Journal of Molecular Sciences

route: oral; duration: 16 weeks

Caffarelli et al. (2023), Frontiers in Medicine

dose: 2 mg; frequency: twice daily; route: oral; duration: 16 weeks

Ali et al. (2022), Frontiers in Medicine

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