Hidradenitis Suppurativa

TNF Blocker Promising for Hidradenitis Suppurativa Treatment

  The first randomized, controlled study to assess the treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) with a biologic drug shows that infliximab can safely improve disease severity, pain and quality of life. “We’re beginning to understand that HS is a closet disease. Many people have it, but it’s under-recognized, undertreated and difficult to manage,” says Francisco…

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Algorithm Provides Quicker Diagnosis of Hidradenitis Suppurativa

  Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a challenging disease to treat; however, a better understanding of the disease and continued research has led to more clear-cut therapeutic options, according to an expert who spoke at the North American Clinical Dermatologic Society meeting. Characterized by the development of recurrent chronic painful nodules and abscesses, HS lesions can…

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A review of wide surgical excision of hidradenitis suppurativa

ABSTRACT: Background Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory cutaneous disorder that involves the infundibular terminal follicles in areas rich of apocrine glands. It can be associated with fistulating sinus, scarring and abscesses formation. Hidradenitis suppurativa is a challenging aspect and requires a proper treatment plan which may involve different specialties. We present herein the…

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Hidradenitis suppurativa linked with metabolic syndrome

1. An association between patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and metabolic syndrome (MetS) was revealed in this study. 2. While diabetes mellitus, general obesity, abdominal obesity, and low HDL were all associated with HS, the strongest association was with general obesity.   Evidence Rating Level: 3 (Average) Study Rundown: Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is an inflammatory…

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Informational Video on Hidradenitis Suppurativa

This video is an overview of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. This video was produced by Associates in Dermatology and the Hidradenitis Suppurativa Institute and is meant to inform patients and the public in general about hidradenitis. WARNING: there are graphic images toward the end.

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Study IDs Risk Factors for Severe Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Risk factors associated with severity of the disease may help guide therapy for hidradenitis suppurativa, according to research published in the September issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. Risk factors associated with severity of the disease may help guide therapy for hidradenitis suppurativa, according to research published in the September issue…

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Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is More Common Than People Think

  Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a common, painful, debilitating, and chronic inflammatory skin disease primarily occurring in inverse areas of the skin, e.g. axillae and groin. HS causes painful and chronically recurring, deep-seated follicular nodules, papules, pustules and abscesses, leading to suppuration, fibrosis, and scarring of the skin. Unfortunately HS has been labeled as a…

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The Impact of Hidradenitis Suppurativa on Patients

HS is recognized to be significant in interfering with social interaction, job performance and attendance, and intimate relationships. Hidradenitis causes pain, itching, drainage, odor, and scarring, and may lead to marked embarrassment. There is, therefore, frequently significant emotional impact on patients and their families. A number of measurement scales have been used to attempt to…

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Zinc Salts Effective In Treating Verneuil’s Disease (hidradenitis Suppurativa)

A pilot study published in the journal “Dermatology” shows that zinc salts can provide an effective treatment for Verneuil’s disease (hidradenitis suppurativa). Verneuil’s disease (Also known as Hidradenitis Suppurativa) is a chronic, suppurative dermatosis involving the apocrine glands with a severe impact on the quality of life. There is no standard treatment for this disease,…

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Comorbidities of hidradenitis suppurativa (acne inversa)

Abstract Comorbidities of hidradenitis suppurativa (acne inversa) were reviewed by extracting original and review publications included in MEDLINE, EMBASE and COCHRANE libraries using the terms “hidradenitis,” “Verneuil” and “acne inversa.” Follicular occlusion disorders, inflammatory bowel diseases, especially Crohn disease, spondylarthropathy, other hyperergic diseases, genetic keratin disorders associated with follicular occlusion and squamous cell carcinoma were…

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