• Bertilimumab Granted Fast Track Designation for the Treatment of Bullous Pemphigoid

  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track Designation to bertilimumab for the treatment of bullous pemphigoid. The FDA’s Fast Track program is designed to facilitate the development and expedite the review of drugs to treat serious conditions that are unmet medical needs.

• Bertilimumab Granted Orphan Drug Designation for the Treatment of Bullous Pemphigoid

  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Orphan Drug Designation to bertilimumab for the treatment of bullous pemphigoid.

• Self-Care: Comfort Techniques and Dressings

  Pemphigus and pemphigoid (P/P) patients may agree that in the early months of their condition it is a very painful and difficult time. However, the following suggestions may be helpful like learning how to care for our skin in terms of taking and applying topical medications, cleansers, moisturizers, dressings, and staying comfortable.

• Rituxan Receives FDA Approval to Treat Pemphigus Vulgaris

  On Thursday, June 7th, the FDA approved Rituxan for the treatment of adults with moderate to severe pemphigus vulgaris (PV). Rituxan is the first biologic therapy approved by the FDA for PV and the first major advancement in the treatment of PV in more than 60 years.

• Syntimmune Announces Positive Preliminary Results from Clinical Proof-of-Concept Trial of SYNT001 in Pemphigus Vulgaris and Foliaceus

  Syntimmune recently announced positive preliminary results from its phase 1b proof-of-concept trial of SYNT001 in pemphigus vulgaris and foliaceus patients. It’s exciting for the IPPF to share good news related to research and treatments. The full press release from Syntimmune can be found here. The following is an excerpt:   Syntimmune, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing ...

• Strategies for Managing Pemphigus and Pemphigoid

  It can be difficult to accept the news of a lifelong chronic disease. It may be easier to understand the diagnosis of appendicitis when a procedure is needed, or medication to treat a cold, or the need to use crutches for a couple of months because of a broken bone. But accepting a disease like ...

• FDA Grants Priority Review For Genentech’s Rituxan® (Rituximab) For Pemphigus Vulgaris

  Genentech recently announced an important FDA decision that could potentially impact future treatment options for pemphigus. Here at the IPPF, it’s especially exciting when we get to share good news related to research and treatments. The full press release from Genentech can be found here. The following is an excerpt: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ...

• Resilience

  You don’t have to be a Navy SEAL, firefighter, or an NFL football player to be resilient. Resilience is a common trait that you can build upon by developing certain skills. Research has shown that while some people are naturally more resilient, these behaviors can also be learned. Here are some techniques to foster your ...

• Surgery and Pemphigus Foliaceus: Joe’s Story

  Having a rare autoimmune disease is scary. Once you receive a diagnosis by a dermatologist experienced in treating pemphigus, it’s advisable to have all of your doctors communicate with your dermatologist (Internist, OB-GYN, Dentist, Orthopedist and other specialists).

• The Importance of a WHOLEistic Point of View in Your Health

  In a disease such as Pemphigoid, where the cause and pathogenesis is unclear and treatments are often trial-and-error, any “leg up” in dealing with the condition in my opinion should be enthusiastically explored.

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