Cosentyx label update for scalp psoriasis

[Fred]

Novartis have announced a label update to the use of Cosentyx for scalp psoriasis in the USA.

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Novartis announced today that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a label update for Cosentyx® (secukinumab) The updated label includes Cosentyx data in moderate-to-severe scalp psoriasis - one of the difficult-to-treat forms of the disease, which affects approximately half of all psoriasis patients.The label update is effective in the US immediately, and is based on the proven efficacy and consistent safety profile of Cosentyx from a dedicated Phase III scalp psoriasis trial.

Source: novartis,com

[Kat]

This is good to know!

Since my problem has mostly been my scalp. The doctor recommended either Cosentyx or Stelara and after discussion with the ... specialty nurse (not sure what her title is actually) they felt Stelara would be best for me. But just in case it doesn't work for me then it's nice to know that Cosentyx is effective for scalp psoriasis (although I'm sure the results can vary by person).