Interleukin-17 (IL-17) Inhibitors

Interleukin-17 (IL-17) inhibitors are medications designed to target and block a specific protein called IL-17, which plays a key role in causing inflammation and immune responses. In conditions like psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, IL-17 contributes to abnormal skin and joint inflammation. By inhibiting IL-17, these medicines help reduce inflammation, alleviate symptoms, and slow disease progression. They are usually prescribed for moderate to severe cases that haven't responded well to other treatments and are administered via injections. Overall, IL-17 inhibitors help improve quality of life by controlling inflammatory processes.