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flag FDA approves Cosentyx for teens with severe hidradenitis suppurativa.

flag The FDA has approved secukinumab (Cosentyx) for adolescents aged 12 and older with moderate-to-severe hidradenitis suppurativa, making it the first IL-17A inhibitor approved for this age group. flag The approval, based on adult trial data, pharmacokinetic modeling, and pediatric studies for other conditions, supports weight-based dosing for patients weighing at least 30 kg. flag The drug, already used for several autoimmune diseases, offers a new biologic treatment option for a chronic skin condition that causes pain, scarring, and reduced quality of life.

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