Notes (Eczema)

Question 1

_________can be prescribed for itching

Answer 1

antihistamines

Question 2

Eczema rashes are dry, so _________ reduce disease severity

Answer 2

hydration & moisturizers

Question 3

Tx may include

Answer 3

topical (occasional oral) steroids or calcineurin inhibitors

Question 4

options for mild-moderate cases

Answer 4

crisaborole (Eucrisa)

ruxolitinib (Opzelura)

Question 5

Severe, refractory

Answer 5

monoclonal antibody drugs:
- dupilumab (Dupixent)

oral immunosuppressants
- cyclosporine, methotrexate

oral janus kinase inhibitors
- abrocitinib (Cibinqo)

(other systemic immunosuppressants discussed in systemic steroids and autoimmune conditions chapter)r