Dupixent (generic name: dupilumab) can start to work in 2 to 4 weeks to relieve symptoms associated with inflammatory conditions like eczema, asthma, and sinus swelling due to nasal polyps. Initial improvements in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and prurigo nodularis (a skin condition...
Dupixent works by targeting a type of protein called an interleukin, that is involved in inflammation. Dupixent calms an overreactive immune system but does not suppress the immune system. This leads to fewer and less severe episodes of inflammation when used to treat conditions such as eczema, ...
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A Final Word on Managing Eczema in the Long Term While some people, especially children, may grow out of eczema as they age, it’s more important to look at this as a chronic skin condition that has no cure. That is not a pessimistic view, rather one that can help you take control,...
A 40-year-old man who had been administering Dupixent for 16 weeks developed generalized joint pains and morning stiffness resulting in a progressive decline in mobility. Dupixent was discontinued and naproxen administered; however, 4 months later his mobility remained poor ...