Chinese Journal of Dermatology ›› 2024, e20240133.doi: 10.35541/cjd.20240133

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Exploration of the application of apremilast in various inflammatory skin diseases

Han Bing, Wang Hong, Liu Hesong, Li Shanshan   

  1. Department of Dermatology, the First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China
  • Received:2024-03-13 Revised:2024-10-24 Online:2024-01-29 Published:2024-12-03
  • Contact: Li Shanshan E-mail:lishans@jlu.edu.cn
  • Supported by:
    Medical and Health Talents Project of Jilin Province (JLSCZD2019-024); Clinical Research Projects of the First Hospital of Jilin University (JDYYLCYJ-20240002)

Abstract: 【Abstract】 Apremilast is an orally administered small molecule inhibitor targeting phosphodiesterase-4, which can increase cyclic adenosine monophosphate levels and thereby affect the expression of various cytokines. This medicine has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and oral ulcers in Beh?et's disease. This review summarizes the application of apremilast in various immune and inflammatory skin diseases.

Key words: Skin diseases, Phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitors, Apremilast