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Studies offer positive outcomes for patients with conditions like hidradenitis suppurativa or psoriasis.

Biologics Offer Range of Options for Dermatologists Looking to Treat Patients

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A retrospective cohort study published in the International Journal of American Academy of Dermatology investigated the possible association between atopic dermatitis and hidradenitis suppurativa. 

Is AD associated with Hidradenitis Suppurativa?

Dustin Portela, DO, a board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon at Treasure Valley Dermatology in Boise, Idaho.

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In this week’s Pointers with Dr Portela, the 208SkinDoc watches several TikTok videos in which creators share their experience with hidradenitis suppurativa.

Pointers With Dr Portela: What is Hidradenitis Suppurativa?

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Ginette A. Okoye, MD, FAAD, provides several clinical pearls to help physicians find the best therapy for their individual hidradenitis suppurativa patients in her presentation at the Skin of Color Update 2021. 

Understanding Hidradenitis Suppurativa Subtypes

Ms. Hester is Content Specialist with Contemporary OB/GYN and Contemporary Pediatrics.

Many conditions are different in the pediatric population than in the adult population. How does hidradenitis suppurativa differ between the 2 groups?

Comparing Pediatric and Adult Hidradenitis Suppurativa Patients

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Though investigators called for more research on the biologic, recent data showed patients treated with bimekizumab recorded improved skin pain when compared to placebo and adalimumab.

Bimekizumab Effective for Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Ilya Petrou, MD, is a contributing writer for 

Novel biologics are moving into off-label indications to expand the dermatologic armamentarium for a broad range of inflammatory skin diseases.  

Off-label Biologics Target Wide Range of Skin Diseases

Thanks to new drug approvals, medical management is replacing surgery as the first-line treatment for inflammation caused by hidradenitis suppurativa. However, surgery is often necessary to relieve pain related to tunnels.

Medical, Surgical Tactics Help Manage HS 

Hidradenitis suppurativa has come to be associated with systemic inflammation as well as a growing list of comorbidities including acne conglobate.

Study finds HS associated with acne conglobata

Efforts are underway to identify new therapeutic methods that can offer improved outcomes for patients with hidradenitis suppurativa.

Hidradentitis Suppurativa