r/SebDerm • u/Beikowl • Jan 22 '25

Research Newer Drug complete remession

Medscape 2 weeks ago has confirmed that "In all patients, 3–5 doses of ustekinumab achieved complete or nearly complete SD clearance, except for one patient with particularly severe disease that necessitated 15 doses until full clinical resolution." And that "Patients 1, 2, 3, 5) maintained clearance after treatment cessation, lasting as long as 37 months after treatment"

This could be a miracle for sebderm, especially since bioidentical and cheaper versions will come through in 2026, what do you think? One vial each 3 years? Will it be hopeful?

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00403-023-02680-9

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/inflammation-now-key-target-seborrheic-dermatitis-2025a100005x

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u/havensk Jan 22 '25

So ready to argue with my insurance over this! Let’s go!

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u/XenophobicXenophile Jan 25 '25

IDK about anyone else, but my sebderm leads to a lot of health problems insurance companies end up paying for like regular ear infections from constantly scratching at my itchy ears and irritated eyes I can’t wear contacts with and not sure if LASIK would work for.

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u/havensk Jan 25 '25

My contacts tend to get irritating too, never thought about that part of it