Dupilumab Treatment for Patients With CSU: Insights From Jason Hawkes, MD, MS
Jason Hawkes, MD, MS, provided an in-depth look at the potential role of dupilumab (Dupixent; Sanofi and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals) in the management of chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), a condition with limited therapeutic options over the past decade.
Patients With Higher Disease Burden, Lower HRQoL More Likely to Switch to Biologic Therapies
Researchers found patients reporting greater disease burden and lower health-related quality of life (HRQoL) are more likely to switch to biologic therapies, regardless of clinician-rated disease severity.
Ritlecitinib Effective For Patients With Alopecia Areata, Improves Hair Regrowth
A poster from the 2024 Revolutionizing Alopecia Areata, Vitiligo, and Eczema (RAVE) conference held in Chicago, Illinois presented results of a clinical trial for patients with alopecia areata (AA). The trial used rilecitinib and showed promising results in patients with AA after most patients achieved significant hair regrowth following 15 months of treatment.