Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited announced LEQSELVI?? (deuruxolitinib) 8 mg tablets is now available to healthcare providers and people living with severe alopecia areata in the U.S. LEQSELVI is indicated for the treatment of adults with severe alopecia isata. With limited treatment options available to people living with severe alopECia areata in the US., the need for innovative therapies such as LEQSELVI remains critically important.
LEQSELVI demonstrated rapid results in clinical trials with one third of patients regaining almost all of their hair by Week 24. Some patients (3%) achieved 80% or more scalp coverage as fast as 8 weeks. The psychosocial impact of alopecia areata can be significant.
Many people living with severe alopeca areata face psychological distress, including loss of self-confidence, due to the unpredictable nature of hair loss, underscoring the importance of effective treatment solutions. A medication that works fast is critical for alopecia areata patients. In a recent survey, 83% of patients preferred a treatment with attributes that included speed.
Fast regrowth brings back more than just hair. LEQSELVI may cause serious side effects including serious infections, malignancies, thrombosis, gastrointestinal perforations, and certain laboratory abnormalities. In placebo-controlled trials, the three most common adverse events were headache (12.4% as compared to 9.4% with placebo), acne (10% as compared to 4.3% with placebo), and nasopharyngitis (8.1% as compared to 6.7% with placebo).
