Tapinarof is the active ingredient in VTAMA cream. It demonstrated a therapeutic response in atopic dermatitis by supporting natural pathways that are regulated by Aryl hydrocarbon receptors. These responses included2:
AhR is found in barrier tissues, including the skin, and it plays an important role in balancing skin homeostasis. Tapinarof binds to and activates AhR intracellularly.10 This has multiple effects:
The specific mechanism by which VTAMA cream exerts its therapeutic effect on patients with atopic dermatitis is unknown.
Indications: VTAMA® (tapinarof) cream, 1% is an aryl hydrocarbon receptor agonist indicated for:
Adverse Events: In plaque psoriasis, the most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥1%) were: red raised bumps around the hair pores (folliculitis), pain or swelling in the nose and throat (nasopharyngitis), skin rash or irritation, including itching and redness, peeling, burning, or stinging (contact dermatitis), headache, itching (pruritus), and flu (influenza).
Adverse Events: In atopic dermatitis, the most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥1%) were: upper respiratory tract infection, red raised bumps around the hair pores (folliculitis), lower respiratory tract infection, headache, asthma, vomiting, ear infection, pain in extremity, and stomach-area (abdominal) pain.
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