It sounds like you're asking about Icotyde (icotrokinra) — great news, it's already here! The FDA has approved Icotyde as a once-daily pill for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults and teens aged 12 and older. Here's a quick summary of what makes it noteworthy:
- It's an oral (by mouth) pill taken once daily
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It sounds like you're asking about Icotyde (icotrokinra) — great news, it's already here! The FDA has approved Icotyde as a once-daily pill for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults and teens aged 12 and older. Here's a quick summary of what makes it noteworthy:
- It's an oral (by mouth) pill taken once daily
- It works by blocking the IL-23 receptor, which drives inflammation in psoriasis
- It's the only oral treatment designed to target the IL-23 receptor
- In clinical trials, around 70% of people reached "clear" or "almost clear" skin by Week 16
- About half of participants achieved complete skin clearance by Week 52
It's worth talking to your dermatologist to find out if Icotyde is available at your pharmacy and whether it might be a good fit for your treatment plan.
May 22
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