Drug class

Topical Phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4) inhibitors

Topical phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4) inhibitors are a class of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents formulated for direct cutaneous application. Read more about Topical Phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4) inhibitors

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ADQUEY (difamilast)

TOPICAL PHOSPHODIESTERASE-4 (PDE4) INHIBITORS · ATOPIC DERMATITIS
ACROTECH BIOPHA
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About Topical Phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4) inhibitors.

Topical phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4) inhibitors are a class of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents formulated for direct cutaneous application.

They function by selectively inhibiting the intracellular PDE4 enzyme, which prevents the degradation of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) and leads to elevated intracellular cAMP levels in immune cells and keratinocytes.

This signaling cascade downstream downregulates the production of key proinflammatory cytokines, chemokines, and mediators that drive chronic cutaneous inflammation.

Approved members of this class include crisaborole and roflumilast, which are primarily utilized for the management of inflammatory dermatologic disorders, notably mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis, plaque psoriasis, and seborrheic dermatitis.