Serum thymus and activation-regulated chemokine (TARC) and interleukin-31 levels as biomarkers for monitoring in adult atopic dermatitis

• We examined the change of blood various medical mediator levels in adult patients with atopic dermatitis by the combination therapy of topical corticosteroids and oral antihistamine.
• Serum thymus and activation-regulated chemokine levels is the most informative marker of adult atopic dermatitis.
• Serum IL-31 might be an useful maker for monitoring pruritus in adult atopic dermatitis.