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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


Alternative medicine use common in HS patients
One-third of people with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) turn to alternative medicine, according to the results of a small study. This...
Allan Ryan
Nov 29, 20211 min read


Adalimumab Tx for HS safe to continue through surgery
Patients with moderate-to-severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) who are being treated with adalimumab do not need to stop the medication...
John Evans
Aug 20, 20212 min read
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