Urticaria (skin issues) following Kesimpta (Ofatumumab)
Dr Gnanapavan at Barts just wrote this.
The TL;DR is:
The saying where there is fire there is smoke is an apt descriptor of drug-related side effects.
In a letter to the editor, following a similar report on the topic the authors report a case of acute ofatumumab-induced urticaria (see Figure below).
It was easily treated with anti-histamines, and further injections were taken together with antihistamines without problems.
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Figure: Image taken from the case report showing multiple erythematous wheels.
The case underscores the importance of monitoring for potential skin reactions with ofatumumab, particularly in those with a history of urticaria. It is a known class effect with anti-CD20s, for example, with ocrelizumab and rituximab. If problematic desensitisation to the allergy can be considered.
Mult Scler. 2024 Aug 26:13524585241273084.
The whole article is here:
https://multiple-sclerosis-research.org/2024/08/urticaria-following-ofatumumab/
Had this badly after both rounds of Lemtrada. A tip given to me by an MS nurse was (as well as E54 Itch Relief cream) - baths in Head & Shoulders Anti-Dandruff shampoo.
I also had some rashes with Lemtrada. all transient though. over the counter anti-histamines work as well as E45 itch relief.