Activation of the AhR has been shown to support normalization of skin barrier function. AhR is highly expressed in epithelial and immune cells of barrier tissues, including the skin, gastrointestinal tract, and lungs. AhR activation can promote the following1-3:
In preclinical studies, tapinarof was shown to decrease proinflammatory cytokines and increase expression of genes that encode skin barrier proteins, such as filaggrin, and genes that are involved in lipid production, such as ceramides. This may lead to an anti-inflammatory effect and potential skin barrier restoration.2-4,6-9
The specific mechanisms by which VTAMA exerts its therapeutic actions are unknown.
INDICATION: VTAMA® (tapinarof) cream, 1% is an aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) agonist indicated for the topical treatment of atopic dermatitis in adults and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older.
SELECTED SAFETY INFORMATION
Adverse Events: In atopic dermatitis, the most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥1%) were: upper respiratory tract infection, folliculitis, lower respiratory tract infection, headache, asthma, vomiting, ear infection, pain in extremity, and abdominal pain.
INDICATION: VTAMA® (tapinarof) cream, 1% is an aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) agonist indicated for the topical treatment of atopic dermatitis in adults and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older.
SELECTED SAFETY INFORMATION
Adverse Events: In atopic dermatitis, the most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥1%) were: upper respiratory tract infection, folliculitis, lower respiratory tract infection, headache, asthma, vomiting, ear infection, pain in extremity, and abdominal pain.
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