April 14, 2017 4:55 PM By Dr. Maria Simbra <\/p>\n
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) Theres a new treatment for eczema, thats offering relief to patients. <\/p>\n
Eucrisa was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in December. <\/p>\n
It works on the overactive part of the immune system in eczema, a protein called phosphodiesterase. <\/p>\n
Before, only a pill could quiet this enzyme. <\/p>\n
This new formulation can be absorbed through the skin. <\/p>\n
Unlike steroids, it can be used in sensitive areas where the skin may already be thin, such as the face, eye lids, and groin. <\/p>\n
And its approved for use in kids as young as two. <\/p>\n
In studies where it was compared to a plain moisturizer, the rash cleared for only one in five in the comparison group, but one in three using Eucrisa. <\/p>\n
Researchers did find one minor side effect. <\/p>\n
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About four percent of people who used it had pain when they put the medication on, Dermatologist Dr. Brian Horvath with Horvath Dermatology says. <\/p>\n
But he says thats not unexpected for people with thin or broken skin. <\/p>\n
However, he says Eucrisa may be best for treating what comes with the rash. <\/p>\n
In the studies, this cream did a very nice job with the itch of eczema in particular, says Dr. Horvath. <\/p>\n
Despite the success in studies, Eucrisa wont be first line treatment yet. <\/p>\n
Instead it will be saved for tough to treat cases. <\/p>\n
Thats because of the cost. <\/p>\n
It costs $600 for an amount weighing as little as 30 paper clips. <\/p>\n
It is expensive and still being worked out which insurances will cover it and which wont. Right now, there are manufacturer coupons allow people to pick up their medication with no out-of-pocket expense,Dr. Horvath says. <\/p>\n
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