How to do an eczema treatment injection?
Eczema does not have a cure, but there are treatments available that can help to control the symptoms. One such treatment is injection therapy. Injection therapy involves injecting medication directly into the affected area of the skin. This type of therapy is often used in conjunction with other eczema treatments, such as topical creams and oral medications.
Injection therapy is typically performed by a dermatologist or other skin care specialist. The medication that is injected will depend on the severity of the eczema and the individual’s response to previous treatments. In some cases, a corticosteroid may be injected into the affected area to help reduce inflammation. Other medications that may be used include calcineurin inhibitors, which can help to suppress the immune system; biologic agents, which target specific proteins involved in inflammation; and immunosuppressants, which work by suppressing the body’s immune response.
Before injection therapy is started, it is important to have a thorough medical evaluation to make sure that this type of treatment is right for you. Your doctor will also need to know about any allergies you have or any medications you are currently taking.
How is dupixent in the treatment of eczema?
Dupixent is a biologic medication that works by targeting two proteins, interleukin-4 (IL-4) and interleukin-13 (IL-13). These proteins are involved in the inflammatory process of eczema. Dupixent reduces the activity of these proteins, which leads to reduced inflammation and itchiness associated with eczema.
https://dyshidroticeczema.net/2022/09/what-is-dupilumab/
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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Dupixent