(27M)Dupixent failed, scared of Rinvoq
Hello! So about 7 or 8 months ago I went to the dermatologist for my eczema and they took one look at me and immediately put me on Dupixent. Told me it was going to clear me up, works on 98% of people the whole thing. Dupixent has for sure helped, less itchy, skin is finally starting to somewhat clear up but not really if I start itching. I have to constantly moisturize and even then my skin will get red, dry and flaking. I had a third follow up appointment today and Doctor said at this point my skin should be cleared and decided to take me off Dupixent and move to Rinvoq. The problem is that I also have asthma, and was really enjoying the benefits Dupixent gave for that. I am also scared of the Rinvoq side effects, like I know its unlikely...but it was also unlikely for Dupixent to NOT work, ya know? I dont know, I think I just want some reassurance? I mean I just started getting used to the shot thing with Dupixent(I hate needles, real struggle) and felt like my skin was somewhat starting to clear and not be reliant on steroid creams. My skin is currently in the best state its been in awhile and havent used steroid creams in months and yet I am still itchy, skin gets all red if I itch and apply moisturizer. I am constantly flaking all over the place and tbh its starting to really piss me off. Constantly being followed by a cloud of dead skin is not fun. Having to get blood work done to monitor my health because of this pill seems rough. Should I try out Rinvoq and not worry so much? I just want clear skin and to stop flaking man :(
Edit: Thank you guys so much for the helpful responses. I think I decided against starting Rinvoq and want to talk to my Dermatologist about trying another biologic like Adbry or maybe something else. I also just wanna say that Rinvoq seems like some pretty fucked up stuff. Works? Seems like it does wonders, but at the cost of potentially making your skin significantly worse years down the road. Not a path I’m willing to take, I’ve spent my entire life dealing with this eczema shit and I refuse to deal with a worse version later on in life. My gut(and basically you guys) is saying to stay away and I’m gunna listen.