Galderma said its IL-31 receptor alpha inhibitor nemolizumab succeeded in two Phase III atopic dermatitis trials, advancing the firm’s long-term goal of moving past topical dermatology drugs.

The Spanish group has revealed that eight out of ten atopic dermatitis patients treated with lebrikizumab maintained skin clearance after a year, which compares favorably with Sanofi and Regeneron's blockbuster Dupixent.

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