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Humira and Enbrel Two biological response modifiers that are approved for treatment for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis are the fusion protein, Etanercept, and the monoclonal antibody, Adalimumab. These are their "generic names" -- Etanercept is manufactured and marketed under the trade name Enbrel by the pharmaceutical company Wyeth. Adalimumab is produced by Abbott Labs and marketed as Humira, an abbreviation of "human monoclonal antibody in rheumatoid arthritis" derived from the treatment for which Adalimumab was first developed.

Both of these biological response modifiers work by inhibiting the pro-inflammatory role of the cytokine, tumor necrosis factor-alpha, or TNF-a, within the body's immune system. Both drugs are the product of recombinant DNA technology, and are engineered to consist of the constant F-portion of human IgG antibodies and a TNF-a binding component. Both are priced at roughly the same cost for patients: $1,200 to $1,700 per month. And both companies offer the drugs through patient assistance programs for those who have difficulty with the cost of treatment, although the terms and length of time each program is available to patients may vary.

So, what are the risks?

My psoriasis has gone down by about 80%!

Tony was 12 when he learned that he had Psoriasis.  He's lived with plaque psoriasis flair ups for 25 years with hardly any success.  While doing research on biological response modifiers and the disturbing side effects, Tony found DermaHarmony and agreed to try it, though he was still skeptical.  He's been using DermaEssentials supplements and following the meal plans that Deirdre Earls helped us put together.  Here's what Tony has to say. "It's been 8 months and my psoriasis is doing much better.  Surprisingly better."  "I wouldn't say I'm following the diet all of the time -- but it certainly makes a huge difference.  My psoriasis has gone down by about 80 percent."

DermaHarmony is a great place to start

Our programs promote healthy skin with nutritional supplements, cleansing and detoxification, pH balancing, mild topical treatments and dietary guidance.

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