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After months of using cyclosporine, oregano and mint ointments, and topical and systemic corticosteroids, etc, well, you all know a bit about the treatments, I started Dupixent yesterday. I've read that it can bring improvements within a year, but it doesn't seem to cure completely. It might just partially reduce the itching and make the disease's progression less severe. Is anyone else using it? What expectations should I have? Are there other treatments with better results? I haven't tried… read more

November 18, 2023
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Members shared mixed experiences with Dupixent for prurigo nodularis, with some calling it life-saving and reporting significant improvements... Read more

Members shared mixed experiences with Dupixent for prurigo nodularis, with some calling it life-saving and reporting significant improvements in healing and itching, while others found it provided only partial relief or no results at all. Several members described combination approaches that worked for them, including pairing Dupixent with methotrexate and folic acid, using topical rotations of Vaseline and antibiotic ointments, applying lidocaine gel for intense itching, and strategically covering nodules to prevent picking. A recurring theme was the search for underlying causes like kidney issues or inflammation, the hope that future treatments might offer better solutions, and the belief that there may be hidden root conditions doctors have yet to identify.

A MyPrurigoTeam Member

If in your case the issue is related to proton pump inhibitor medications, there are treatments to restore kidney function as far as I know. It would be amazing if improving your kidney function could help you get out of PN! šŸ¤ž
I've read that they're treating some PN cases with microbiota. I can't find the article right now, but it's supposed to help with underlying problems. That would be fantastic

November 20, 2023
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

Dupixent isn’t a cure but for me it has helped with healing and itching. The only thing that has given me the best results so far.

November 19, 2023
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

I have been on Dupixent since April 2023 and methotrexate since 10/22. I also take a daily folic acid tablet. My arms wetre absolutely covered in nodules. Today, 11/19/2023 I have zero nodules on my right arm and only three on my right arm that are almost healed. It has been an absolute miracleā¤ļø I make sure to keep them moist with alternating vaseline, Mupirocin, polysporin. Rotating seems to help more. If they itched really bad I would put CVS Lidocaine Wound Gel on them. Relieved itch immediately for a while. I also found not touching and covering two at a time would really speed healing on those two. I could pick and scratch away at the others but at least I was healing some. I hope everyone sees the results I have. Back to sleeveless shirts againšŸ’ƒšŸ’ƒ

November 19, 2023 (edited)
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

I’ve been on it for about 8 months. I would say that it’s working somewhat, but certainly not a cure. I find that the best Rx I have tried is the SUN! (Although risky for other reasons, of course).

November 18, 2023
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

I notice a huge difference with Dupixent.

December 20, 2023

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