Experience of a Single Academic Center Using IL-1 Inhibition for Rare Dermatologic Conditions

J Drugs Dermatol. 2022 Feb 1;21(2):206-208. doi: 10.36849/jdd.6154.

Abstract

Evidence-based literature regarding management of rare and severe dermatologic disease is limited. Canakinumab and anakinra, two therapeutics used for inhibiting IL-1 pathways, have seen increased utilization for treatment of refractory dermatoses. We sought to better characterize the breadth of dermatologic conditions for which these medications could be utilized.

MeSH terms

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Interleukin 1 Receptor Antagonist Protein* / therapeutic use
  • Interleukin-1* / antagonists & inhibitors
  • Skin Diseases / drug therapy*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized
  • Interleukin 1 Receptor Antagonist Protein
  • Interleukin-1
  • canakinumab