Pruritus
Maralixibat improves pruritis, reduces total serum bile acids in all PFIC subtypes
Maralixibat improved cholestatic pruritis and reduced serum bile acids in pediatric patients with progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis, regardless of disease genotype, according to data from the MARCH-PFIC trial.
Abrocitinib may be ‘promising treatment’ for prurigo nodularis, chronic pruritus
Abrocitinib may be an effective and well-tolerated treatment for adults with prurigo nodularis and chronic pruritus of unknown origins, according to a study.
Elafibranor has ‘significant, sustained treatment benefit’ in PBC through 78 weeks
Elafibranor sustained biochemical response through week 78 in patients with primary biliary cholangitis and has a “potential beneficial effect” on itch-related quality of life, according to late-breaking data presented at EASL Congress.
OTC healing ointment improves dry skin, surgical wounds
Over-the-counter healing ointment was safe and effective for treating dry, itchy skin and surgical wounds from dermatologic procedures, according to a study.
Nemolizumab filings for prurigo nodularis, atopic dermatitis accepted in four countries
Galderma has received filing acceptances for nemolizumab for the treatment of prurigo nodularis and atopic dermatitis in Australia, Singapore, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, the company announced in a press release.
Incyte adds to pipeline with acquisition of Escient Pharmaceuticals
Incyte and Escient Pharmaceuticals have entered a definitive agreement under which Incyte will acquire Escient for $750 million, the companies announced in a press release.
US expert consensus guidelines target advancing care in neuropathic pruritus
Researchers have published an expert consensus on uniform nomenclature and diagnosis for neuropathic pruritus in the United States.
Children, adolescents with difficult-to-control AD benefit from multidisciplinary approach
Children and adolescents with difficult-to-control atopic dermatitis can benefit from a multidisciplinary approach that combines the perspectives of dermatologists, allergists and family members, according to a study.
Severity of CKD-associated pruritus linked to all-cause mortality, other comorbidities
The severity of chronic kidney disease-associated pruritus may be linked with higher risks of all-cause mortality, hospitalizations, cardiovascular events and infections, data show.
Regular checks, gentle products recommended for aging skin
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Xerosis can be a significant issue for patients as they age and dermatology practioners should both be aware and remain vigilant with whole body checks in older patients according to a poster presentation here.