So, why is it so vital to get educated about AD?
While AD is a chronic condition that can be difficult to manage, there are treatments available.
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People can experience the symptoms of mild to moderate AD such as inflamed, itchy skin every day.
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Treatment options include lifestyle changes and medication, and people may try different approaches, Dr. Spizuoco says.
AD is not contagious
Yup, this misconception still lingers around people with AD.
AD is an immune-mediated condition due to an overactivation of the immune system, Dr. Spizuoco says.
So, to be clear, no, AD is not contagious and cant be caught.
The important thing to remember?
For anyone dealing with AD, there is hope, says Dr. Spizuoco.
Its also important to be an advocate for your own health.
WHAT IS OPZELURA USED FOR?
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ABOUT OPZELURA
OPZELURA is for use on the skin only.
Do not use OPZELURA in your eyes, mouth, or vagina.
OPZELURA may cause serious side effects, including:
Serious Infections:OPZELURA contains ruxolitinib.
Ruxolitinib belongs to a class of medicines called Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors.
JAK inhibitors are medicines that affect your immune system.
JAK inhibitors can lower the ability of your immune system to fight infections.
Some people have been hospitalized or died from these infections.
Some people have had serious infections of their lungs while taking OPZELURA.
Your healthcare provider should watch you closely for signs and symptoms of TB during treatment with OPZELURA.
OPZELURA should not be used in people with an active, serious infection, including localized infections.
You may be at a higher risk of developing shingles (herpes zoster) while using OPZELURA.
Some people have had skin cancers while using OPZELURA.
Your healthcare provider will regularly check your skin during your treatment with OPZELURA.
Limit the amount of time you spend in the sunlight.
Wear protective clothing when you are in the sun and use a broad-spectrum sunscreen.
This may be life-threatening.
Cholesterol increases:Cholesterol increase has happened in people when ruxolitinib is taken by mouth.
Tell your healthcare provider if you have high cholesterol or triglycerides.
These infections may happen or become more severe if you use OPZELURA.
It is not known if OPZELURA will harm your unborn baby.
There is a pregnancy exposure registry for individuals who use OPZELURA during pregnancy.
The purpose of this registry is to collect information about the health of you and your baby.
It is not known if OPZELURA passes into your breast milk.
Do not breastfeed during treatment with OPZELURA and for about 4 weeks after the last dose.
After starting OPZELURA:
Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any symptoms of an infection.
OPZELURA can make you more likely to get infections or make worse any infections that you have.
These are not all of the possible side effects of OPZELURA.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
OPZELURA is a trademark of Incyte.
2022, Incyte Corporation.
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