Efficacy and Safety of Desoximetasone 0.25% Spray in Adult Atopic Dermatitis Subjects: Pilot Study.

BACKGROUND

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, relapsing, inflammatory skin disorder. One of the most disturbing symptoms of AD is pruritus. The first line treatment for AD is topical corticosteroids, topical immunomodulators, topical barrier creams, oral antihistamines, and systemic treatments. Desoximetasone 0.25% spray is a superpotent topical corticosteroid delivered in a novel way and it may be a suitable option for the treatment of pruritus in adult atopic dermatitis patients.

STUDY DESIGN

A single-center, open labeled pilot study was conducted to investigate the efficacy and safety of desoximetasone 0.25% spray for pruritus in adult atopic dermatitis patients.

RESULTS

Twice daily application of desoximetasone 0.25% spray to affected areas resulted in a significant reduction in all outcomes (IGA, pruritus, VAS assessment of pruritus) within 1 week of initiation of treatment. The reductions exhibited were sustained throughout the study period of 4 weeks. Significant improvements in quality of life, as measured by the DLQI, were observed. No adverse events were reported.

CONCLUSION

Desoximetasone 0.25% spray is effective for treating pruritic symptoms of AD. Given its efficacy and convenience as a spray, desoximetasone 0.25% spray should continue to be evaluated as a treatment for AD in larger trials.

J Drugs Dermatol. 2017;16(9):919-922.

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