Saturday, April 11, 2015

Dupilumab

I was in the doctor's office with my mom recently and read this magazine saying that they have developed this new breakthrough drug for eczema, the immune dry skin disorder. It is called dupilumab and is a weekly injection that targets the disorder directly. My kids used to take corticosteroids to ease the itching, which carried the risk of side effects. This new treatment apparently has none.  Have you ever suffered from eczema (itchy dry skin)?


11 comments:

Valerie-Jael said...

This looks very interesting, will try to find out if it's available over here! Valerie

The Happy Whisk said...

Not me but someone I know has it real bad.

mewangibooks said...

this is good info Christine, my niece used to have it bad, I am not sure if she still suffered occasionally now

Plowing Through Life (Martha) said...

I've never suffered from it but my younger daughter did during her baby/toddler years. Thankfully, she outgrew it.

Kathy G said...

Interesting. I've had it for many years.

Anonymous said...

My sister has had bouts of it.

Gloria Baker said...

Really interesting Christine!

miruspeg said...

Fortunately I have never suffered from eczema.
This new drug sounds hopeful Christine.
Thanks for the information.
Hugs
Peggy xxxxx

Adam said...

I have dry skin (mostly in the hands) but not itchy

Christine said...

you're welcome, Peggy!

Lisabella Russo said...

I'm glad to hear that something without side effects is being offered! Good to know, thanks!