There are a number of different treatment options for hidradenitis suppurativa, a chronic skin condition that causes painful nodules under the skin. This includes topical, oral, and injection medications (such as biologics).
In this video, learn about the different medication options for HS, according to Erum Ilyas, MD, Dermatologist at Montgomery Dermatology in Pennsylvania.
Erum Ilyas, MD, is a Dermatologist and founder of Montgomery Dermatology, which merged with Schweiger Dermatology, in Pennsylvania.
References
Ballard, K., et al. (2023). Hidradenitis suppurativa. StatPearls.
Ludmann, P. (2022). Hidradenitis suppurativa: Diagnosis and treatment. American Academy of Dermatology Association.
Ludmann, P. (2022). Hidradenitis suppurativa: Overview. American Academy of Dermatology Association.
MedlinePlus. (2023). Hidradenitis suppurativa.
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. (2022). Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS).
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. (2022). Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS): Diagnosis, treatment, and steps to take.
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