假的还是事实?生物制剂版

当关于某些治疗方法的虚假信息传播开来时，所有人都是输家。在这里，我们用五个关于牛皮癣生物制剂的神话和事实来澄清事实。

在当今世界，关于慢性健康状况的错误信息非常猖獗，要分清哪些是假的，哪些是事实可能会令人困惑。以生物制剂为例，这类药物用于治疗从牛皮癣到类风湿性关节炎等多种慢性疾病。但是，包括新患者在内的许多人都不确定这些药物是如何起作用的，像“生物制剂是注射到你体内的活生物体”这样的错误解释也于事无补。真相?生物制剂由蛋白质、糖甚至活细胞制成，但没有真正的生物被注射到体内。的承诺。让我们来仔细看看关于生物制剂的一些说法。另外，关于这些治疗方法的科学说法。打针真的很疼。假的还是事实? Fake! No lie. Injections can sting or burn. But people with psoriasis say it’s nothing compared to the pain of having a flare. There are two ways to self inject biologics. A traditional needle and syringe allows you to control the speed of injection. If you just want to get it over with, use an auto injector device that does the injecting for you with the press of a button. To lessen the discomfort, rub an ice cube over the injection site for about five minutes first and then the area. Biologics raise your risk of infection. Fake or fact? That’s a fact. Here’s what happens: In people with psoriasis, an overactive immune system reacts to a perceived threat by pumping out certain molecules, such as IL-17A, which trigger an inflammatory response and cause painful, itchy plaques to appear on the skin. Biologics are immunosuppressant drugs that target and block these molecules, reducing them in number and preventing a flare. But as a consequence of suppressing your immune system, biologics put you at a higher risk for infections, which can be serious. Talk with your doctor to make sure you are a good match for biologics and schedule regular checkups so your doctor can monitor your symptoms while on the medication. Biologics work best when cold. Fake or fact? Fake! It’s true you want to store your medication in the refrigerator to keep it from going bad, just like you would store a carton of milk. But when it comes time to take your biologic, experts recommend warming it to room temperature first. The reason? Injecting cold fluid can increase a patient’s perceived pain. Room temperature meds may lessen your discomfort. You don’t need daily treatment to control psoriasis. Fake or fact? Fact! Some PSO meds are daily, but in the case of biologics, you might take your medication every other week or once every four months, depending on the drug your doctor prescribes. Which one you take depends on several variables, including lifestyle, plaque severity, and how well your body responds to it. It is not uncommon to begin your psoriasis treatment with one drug and then switch after a certain period of time if it becomes less effective. Biologic injections can cause nerve damage. Fake or fact? That’s fake, folks. This misleading rumor likely got its start because in rare cases, certain vaccines have been linked to nerve damage and vaccines are considered a form of biologics. For instance, in the summer of 2021, a handful of people who received the COVID-19 vaccine also developed Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare nerve disorder. But there is no known correlation between biologics for psoriasis and nerve damage. Although you may experience temporary redness and swelling at the site of your injection. And those are the facts, people! Don’t always assume what you hear or read on the internet is accurate or true. There’s plenty of misinformation out there, which is why it’s always a good idea to check with your doctor before jumping on a new trends bandwagon. And, of course, check back with HealthCentral for the very latest science-based advice.