STL Volume 23 Number 3
Chronic Urticaria: Following Practice Guidelines
Urticaria is a common, mast-cell-driven disease, characterized clinically by the development of wheals, angioedema, or both. A large body of data has demonstrated that omalizumab, a biologic agent, is safe and effective in the treatment of H1- antihistamine refractory urticaria and should be considered as a third-line agent, with cyclosporin A reserved for fourth-line therapy.
Janus Kinase Inhibitors: A Review of Their Emerging Applications in Dermatology
The class of medications known as Janus kinase inhibitors block cytokine-mediated signaling via the Janus kinase-signal transducer and activator of transcription (JAK-STAT) pathway, which plays an important role in immunoregulation and normal cell growth.
Update on Drugs & Devices: May-June 2018
Update on Drugs & Devices May and June 2018: Tildrakizumab-asmn for SC injection Ilumya™, Lidocaine topical system 1.8% for postherpetic neuralgia ZTlido™, Secukinumab for SC injection Cosentyx®, Vaginal gel for prevention of urogenital chlamydia Amphora®.
