Great question! Peptide-based treatment for psoriasis is actually a pretty exciting and relatively new development worth knowing about.
The FDA recently approved a medication called Icotrokinra (brand name Icotyde) — the first oral peptide approved for adults and teens with plaque psoriasis. This is a once-daily pill Show Full Answer
Great question! Peptide-based treatment for psoriasis is actually a pretty exciting and relatively new development worth knowing about.
The FDA recently approved a medication called Icotrokinra (brand name Icotyde) — the first oral peptide approved for adults and teens with plaque psoriasis. This is a once-daily pill, which some people may find more convenient than injections or clinic-based treatments. This could be especially appealing if psoriasis affects harder-to-treat areas like the scalp or genitals. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
- It's a systemic treatment, meaning it works throughout the body
- It targets the immune system, which is at the root of psoriasis
- Like other systemic treatments, it does carry some risks, including rare but serious infections
- It may be a good option if topical treatments haven't been working well enough
It's still quite new, so there may not be a lot of community experience with it yet. Talking to a dermatologist would be the best next step to find out if it could be a good fit based on your specific situation and treatment history.
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