While there is no cure for Hidradenitis Suppurativa, there are several treatment options that can relieve its symptoms. A common form of HS Treatment is antibiotics which are used to kill off the flora on a person’s skin that their immune system is overreacting to. There are other forms of treatment for Hidradenitis Suppurativa including biologics and cortisone shots.
This video features Bobby Buka, MD. Dr. Buka is a section chief at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Dr. Buka is also a diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology and the Society for Pediatric Dermatology.
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Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Tips for Managing. Washington, DC: American Academy of Dermatology, 2016. (Accessed on December 5, 2016 at https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/painful-skin-joints/hidradenitis-suppurativa#tips).
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