The International Society of Atopic Dermatitis (ISAD) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have successfully included urea- and glycerol-based moisturizing creams on the Essential Medicines Lists (EML and EMLc) for treating atopic dermatitis!
This is a huge step forward for patient care worldwide, especially in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). By making these creams more accessible, we can significantly improve the lives of people living with this condition.
Huge thanks to Marie LODEN and the entire writing group for their incredible work on the application, as well as the WHO NTD and EML bureaus for their support. We also appreciate the endorsements from the International League of Dermatological Societies (ILDS), the African Society of Dermato Venerology (ASDV), and GlobalSkin.
We now call on the industry to collaborate effectively to make these essential products more affordable for patients.
Together, we can make a difference.