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Hidradenitis Suppurativa (Acne inversa): Management of a Recalcitrant Disease
Author(s) -
Lam Joseph,
Krakowski Andrew C.,
Friedlander Sheila F.
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
pediatric dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542
H-Index - 73
eISSN - 1525-1470
pISSN - 0736-8046
DOI - 10.1111/j.1525-1470.2007.00544.x
Subject(s) - hidradenitis suppurativa , medicine , dermatology , acne , disease management , disease , parkinson's disease
Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic relapsing disorder of follicular occlusion that is often recalcitrant to therapy. Topical and systemic antibiotics, hormonal therapies, oral retinoids, immunosuppressant agents, and surgical treatment are some of the therapeutic alternatives used for this often recalcitrant and frequently troublesome disorder. This article reviews the pathophysiology of hidradenitis suppurativa, an evidence‐based analysis of standard treatments, and recent advances in the therapy of this disorder.