Atopic dermatitis (AD)

Atopic dermatitis is a non-contagious, chronic inflammatory disease characterised by recurrent skin inflammation. Beyond physical symptoms such as dryness, itchiness, redness and inflammation of the skin, it can significantly impact emotional well-being and daily life.

Immune Disease

EBGLYSS®

(lebrikizumab)

Biologic that selectively targets IL 13; approved in Europe for moderate-to-severe AD in eligible adult and adolescent patients.

Cordran® Tape

(flurandrenolide)

Topical corticosteroid (commercially available in Japan and the United States).

Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a chronic, autoimmune skin disorder characterised by inflammation, manifesting through reddish, scaly patches appearing on a wide range of areas. It can have a profound impact on social, psychological and physical quality of life. Disease burden can extend beyond the skin—it is often linked to comorbidities such as psoriatic arthritis and cardiovascular disease—and calls for a holistic approach to management.

Immune Disease

Ilumetri®

(tildrakizumab)

Biologic targeting IL-23 (p19) for adults with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis eligible for systemic therapy.

Wynzora® Cream

(Calcipotriene, Betamethasone dipropionate)

Once-daily topical treatment for mild-to-moderate plaque psoriasis, including the scalp.

Skilarence®

(dimethyl fumarate)

Oral fumaric acid ester for adults with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis requiring systemic therapy.

Hidradenitis suppurativa

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by inflammatory and painful nodules, abscesses and/or draining tunnels that usually develop in the major skin folds, impairing self-esteem, relationships and quality of life

Alopecia areata

An immune-mediated skin disease that leads to patchy or disseminated hair loss and can carry a high psychological and emotional burden.

Actinic keratosis (AK)

Actinic keratosis is a frequently diagnosed precursor of keratinocyte cancer characterised by rough, scaly lesions on sun-exposed areas. As a chronic and recurrent condition, it can increase the risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma, reinforcing the importance of early detection and treatment.In the United States, AK is the second most common diagnosis in dermatology. It is estimated that more than 40 million Americans develop actinic keratoses each year.5

Klisyri®

(tirbanibulin)

Short-course topical field therapy for AK on the face or scalp (where approved).

Actikerall®

(Salicylic Acid,5-Fluorouracil)

Topical treatment used for AK lesions and adjacent sun-damaged skin (where approved).

Solaraze®

Solaraze®

Lesion-directed topical combination therapy for AK (where approved).

Other immune-mediated conditions

  • Vitiligo
  • Palmoplantar pustulosis

Keratinocyte cancer (including non-melanoma skin cancers)

  • Basal cell carcinoma
  • Squamous cell carcinoma
  • Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma

Acne

Acne is one of the most common inflammatory dermatoses treated around the world, and is estimated to affect ~9.4% of the world’s population23. Acne causes lesions on the face, upper arms, trunk and back. While more common in adolescents and young adults, it is not limited to this age group. The impact of acne also goes beyond physical symptoms, increasing depressive symptoms and diminishing self-confidence and self-worth24

Seysara®

(sarecycline)

Seysara® is a first-in-class, third generation, tetracycline-derived oral antibiotic for the treatment of moderate to severe non-nodular acne vulgaris (AV) in patients aged 9 years and older.

Ciclopoli®

(ciclopirox)

Ciclopoli® is a once-daily topical treatment indicated for mild-to-moderate fungal infections of the nails.

Onychomycosis

Onychomycosis, or nail fungus, is the leading cause of nail infections, responsible for nearly half of all nails disorder consultations25. More common in males and known to increase with age in both genders26, it is initially characterized by white, yellow, or black spots at the nail’s edge or base near the cuticle, encompassing the entire nail as it progresses.  This contagious disease can infect other nails or other people through contact with contaminated surfaces, causing significant mental discomfort due to its persistent nature.

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19. PsO PowerBI Dashboard (IQVIA Midas data).

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27. Ciclopoli® (Ciclopirox) SmPC.

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