Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Panelists discuss how hidradenitis suppurativa significantly impacts patients' quality of life through chronic pain, skin lesions, and social stigma, while remaining frequently misdiagnosed or diagnosed late due to low disease awareness among healthcare providers.

Dena Antowan shares her journey balancing pre-med life, managing HS, advocating on TikTok, and her vision for empathetic dermatologic care.

Unlike previous therapies, bimekizumab has shown continued efficacy at 48 and 96 weeks, offering long-term benefits to HS patients.

Older adults with higher genetic risk for HS show increased risks for coronary artery disease and diabetes, according to UK Biobank data.

The pivotal BE HEARD trials demonstrated bimekizumab’s efficacy, showing meaningful improvements over placebo in HS patients.

A novel study assessed the potential of 2 AI platforms in providing accurate information to patients with HS.

The drug is the first FDA-approved treatment for moderate to severe HS that selectively inhibits both IL-17A and IL-17F.

A recent analysis found primary closure in HS surgery has higher recurrence rates, while secondary intention healing avoids complications but prolongs recovery.

Post-hoc analysis demonstrated secukinumab's efficacy in addressing both HS and HS-related psychiatric symptoms.

From diet recommendations to biologic advancements, Jennifer Hsiao, MD, covered essential updates for treating patients with HS.

A recent study revealed that patients with HS have a 23% prevalence of IA, emphasizing the need for routine screening in dermatologic practice.

A recent review found clinical trials for HS lack diversity, limiting understanding of treatment efficacy for SOC populations.

In this study, the highest infertility rate was seen in the patients living with hidradenitis suppurativa; however, no direct causality was seen for this, with the authors noting diseases and symptoms comprised the only factors with a statistically significant relationship to infertility.

This week’s collection of the latest dermatologic studies includes the potential association between hidradenitis suppurativa and infertility, refractory pediatric atopic dermatitis treated with dupilumab and abrocitinib, and omalizumab's efficacy in chronic inducible urticaria.

Nearly 44.2% of patients achieved HiSCR100, indicating a complete resolution of HS symptoms by the end of the 2-year period.

Researchers reported reductions in draining tunnels and total lesion counts.

In addition to decreases in BMI, researchers also reported fewer HS flare ups.

This Maui Derm NP+PA Fall session discusses the latest advancements in hidradenitis suppurativa treatment, the evolving therapeutic landscape, and the critical need for timely diagnosis and aggressive care.

Although clinicians showed similar antibiotic prescribing rates, the study highlights a need for better adherence to HS treatment guidelines across all specialties.

The trial revealed that 40% of patients on izokibep achieved HiSCR75 by week 16, a notable improvement over the 20% on placebo.

Jared Gollob, MD, shares highlights of Kymera Therapeutics' recent JID publication.

Secukinumab improved outcomes in all clusters, with more frequent dosing benefiting severe cases.

Follow-up results showed that 6 out of 9 patients achieved HiSCR at 3 months, with 5 maintaining this response at 6 months.

Spherix Global Insights recently delved into the efficacy, patient quality of life, and symptom management of adalimumab vs secukinumab.

Hypertension and hyperlipidemia are common among obese pediatric patients with hidradenitis suppurativa, according to a poster presented at the SPD's annual meeting.