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Erythromelalgia

Erythromelalgia is a rare disease where neurogenic inflammation plays a role in the development of symptoms. The disease can cause near-constant or episodic erythema, pain (ranging from mild tingling to severe burning sensations), and redness to extremities. It most commonly affects the feet but may also occur in the hands, face, or other parts of the body with both nerves and blood vessels involved.

Symptoms are frequently managed through avoidance of pain triggers. The disorder can be extremely debilitating, with a significant negative impact on quality of life and with potential to impact mortality rates in the young and suicide rates in adults.

In July 2022, the company received US Orphan Drug Designation for XEN-D0501 as treatment as the rare and painful disease erythromelalgia.

FDA Orphan Drug Designations and Approvals

CEO of Pila Pharma, Dorte X. Gram, interviews Matt Sondag about the thoughts and challenges of a living with erythromelalgia, a rare disease with periods of intense pain.

Please, find the link to the video (in English) here

Erythromelalgia causes episodes of intense pain with swelling and redness of hands and feet.
Source: www.erythromelalgia.org

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