Under My Skin

Absurdity


 


“Your request for dupilumab has been denied,” read the insurer’s reply. “You have not shown failure with tacrolimus ointment or crisaborole.”

Say what? Prednisone didn’t help, and they expect tacrolimus or crisaborole to do the job?

I prescribed tacrolimus (which doesn’t come in a big enough tube to cover Daniel’s affected area anyway). It failed. Amazing.


“Your request for dupilumab has been denied,” said the insurer. “You have not also shown failure with crisaborole.”

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