Sadie, Age 26

Battling Unpredictable Flares

“Whether home or abroad, I never knew when the hives would strike. The itch could be unbearable. DUPIXENT
provided the relief I was looking for. ”
— Sadie

PREDIAGNOSIS

  • Experienced first flare in early twenties with reoccurring itch and widespread hives, despite multiple urgent care and primary care visits
  • No allergic or environmental triggers could be identified
  • Tried different therapies, including antihistamines and oral corticosteroids, but the itching and hives would still randomly appear

MEDICAL HISTORY

  • History of peptic ulcer and GI bleed
  • Allergic rhinitis

TREATMENT BEFORE DUPIXENT

  • Impacted by unpredictable bouts of hives and itch
  • Prescribed H1 antihistamines, but breakthrough flares would occur despite updosing
  • Sadie was referred to a specialist and was diagnosed with CSU

EXPERIENCE WITH DUPIXENT

  • After discussing the efficacy and safety of DUPIXENT, Sadie and her doctor decided to start treatment
  • Both her itch and hives began to reduce over time
  • At Sadie's 24-week follow-up visit, her CSU was under control, with fewer hives and less itch