Itraconazole use covers various inflammatory diseases
New Orleans - Disorders that seemingly have no mycotic component could respond to a course of itraconazole (Sporanox), according to Ruggero Caputo, M.D. In fact, for certain patients, it may have a role in the treatment of inflammatory diseases such seborrheic dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, and rosacea, as well as palmo plantar amicrobic pustulosis.
The FDA approval, based on 36-week data from the phase 3 BRAVE-AA-PEDS trial, extends baricitinib access to patients as young as 12 years old with severe alopecia areata.