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flag The FDA approved Cosentyx for teens 12 and older with severe hidradenitis suppurativa, the first targeted therapy for this condition in pediatric patients.

flag The FDA has approved Cosentyx (secukinumab) for adolescents aged 12 and older with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa, marking the first targeted therapy approved for this condition in pediatric patients. flag The drug, which blocks interleukin-17A, is administered via subcutaneous injection and showed effectiveness in reducing skin symptoms, pain, and improving quality of life in clinical trials. flag Approval was based on data from adult trials, pharmacokinetic modeling, and safety information from pediatric use in other conditions. flag Treatment uses weight-based dosing and is given every four weeks. flag The decision addresses a significant unmet need for teens with this chronic, painful skin disease, which often begins in adolescence and can lead to long-term complications.

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