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Comorbidities an important consideration in HS treatment
Photo by BRI72783 via Wikimedia Commons There is greater appreciation of potential comorbidities in patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), both in the adult and pediatric setting, according to a special report in the June 2026 edition of The Chronicle of Skin & Allergy. Comorbidities are common in patients with HS, and some of the most challenging to manage include inflammatory bowel disease, inflammatory arthritis, polycystic ovary syndrome, metabolic syndrome, depre
Allan Ryan
Jun 292 min read


Minimally invasive approach for hidradenitis suppurativa shows promise
Dr. Irena Pastar and Dr. Hadar Lev-Tov. Photo courtesy Miller School of Medicine Physicians at the University of Miami Miller School of...
Allan Ryan
Aug 25, 20252 min read


New AAD project to gather HS patient insights
On Oct. 30, 2024, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) announced a new initiative to shed light on hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). In...
John Evans
Nov 8, 20242 min read


Semaglutide shows promise in obese patients with HS
A study presented at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Congress 2024 in Amsterdam has revealed the potential of...
Allan Ryan
Oct 7, 20242 min read


Quitting smoking reduces HS risk
Recent research has found smoking cessation significantly reduced the risk of developing hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). The findings were...
John Evans
Sep 6, 20242 min read


Genetic risk factors for HS identified
Researchers have identified genetic risk loci that contribute to the genetic risk of developing hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). The...
John Evans
Jul 28, 20232 min read


Secukinumab shows positive effects in HS at 52 weeks
Patients with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) treated with secukinumab demonstrate sustained efficacy and symptom...
Allan Ryan
Feb 6, 20232 min read


High stress scores seen in patients with inflammatory skin diseases
New research from France has shown that about two-thirds of patients with chronic inflammatory skin diseases such as adult acne, atopic...
Allan Ryan
Mar 21, 20221 min read
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