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Biologics are highly-targeted medicines that contain molecules from living organisms. Topicals include creams, ointments, or gels applied to the skin.
What is it?
Many of us are highly familiar with topical medications. They are often our first line of defense with many skin problems like acne, rosacea, psoriasis, and eczema. Topical medications are applied directly to the skin where you are experiencing symptoms. Some newer topical medications – like JAK inhibitors – have proven to rapidly improve conditions like alopecia, vitiligo, and eczema.
Biologics are revolutionizing treatment of diseases that cause the immune system to abnormally attack parts of the body. Biologics include molecules from living organisms and can reduce or eliminate symptoms of psoriasis and eczema. Unlike synthetic drugs that can affect your entire immune system, biologics are highly targeted to the specific part of your immune system causing symptoms. For some patients of Associated Dermatologiests, this can mean life changing results.
Biologics work systemically, usually administered via injection or infusion, to combat more serious cases of chronic diseases. See one of our board-certified dermatologists in Berkley, Farmington Hills, West Bloomfield, Commerce, and Novi, Michigan to see if biologics or topicals are right for you.