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Has anyone used Opzelura cream?? If so, was it an effective treatment?? Did you have any adverse reactions or side effects??

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Altoona, PA
January 24, 2024
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A MyEczemaTeam Member

Hello Sharon.... Dupixent is a Life saver. My dermatologist finally gave me this drug and I am a new person. It is very easy to self inject and helps reduce inflammation.

January 25, 2024
MyEczemaTeam

Opzelura (Ruxolitinib) is a topical cream approved for the treatment of mild to moderate atopic dermatitis (eczema) in non-immunocompromised individuals aged 12 and older. It is intended for those whose eczema isn't adequately controlled with other topical prescription therapies or when those therapies aren't advisable.

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Opzelura (Ruxolitinib) is a topical cream approved for the treatment of mild to moderate atopic dermatitis (eczema) in non-immunocompromised individuals aged 12 and older. It is intended for those whose eczema isn't adequately controlled with other topical prescription therapies or when those therapies aren't advisable.

Effectiveness:
- Opzelura works by interfering with the signaling pathway that leads to inflammation, helping to reduce inflammation, itchiness, and other symptoms associated with eczema.

Side Effects:
- Common side effects include:
- Nasopharyngitis (common cold)
- Diarrhea
- Bronchitis
- Ear infection
- Increased eosinophil count
- Urticaria (hives)
- Folliculitis (inflammation of hair follicles)
- Tonsillitis (infection of the tonsils)
- Rhinorrhea (runny nose)

- Rare but serious side effects may include:
- Serious infections leading to hospitalization or death, including tuberculosis and bacterial, invasive fungal, viral, and other opportunistic infections
- Higher rate of all-cause mortality, including sudden cardiovascular death
- Lymphoma and other cancers
- Higher rates of major adverse cardiovascular events, including myocardial infarction and stroke
- Thrombosis, including deep venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and arterial thrombosis

For more detailed information, you can visit the [Opzelura page on MyEczemaTeam](https://www.MyEczemaTeam.com/treatments/opzelura).

July 22, 2024
A MyEczemaTeam Member

Hi..I have been using it for 2 months. My dermatologist prescribed it for me for vitiligo and my pigment is coming back!! No problems with it. I was instructed to only use it on 10% of my body for 6 months each section morning and evening!!

January 27, 2024
A MyEczemaTeam Member

Me personally tried a lot of dermatologists and all they would do is give me ointments and creams and finally came across a dermatologist that gave me hydroxyzine for itching and put me on Dupixent injections. I would receive a shipment once a month and had to have the pens refrigerated and gave myself an injection twice a month. My eczema has cleared up. Dupixent is for inflammation and that's exactly what I needed.

January 24, 2024

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