Finasteride for the Treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa in Children and Adolescents: Suppurativa in Children and Adolescents

• Autores: Harkamal Kaur Randhawa
• Localización: JAMA Dermatology, ISSN 2168-6068, Vol. 149, Nº. 6, 2013, págs. 732-735
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Importance Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic debilitating cutaneous disease for which there is no universally effective treatment. Patients typically present at puberty with tender subcutaneous nodules that can progress to dermal abscess formation. Antiandrogens have been used in the treatment of HS, and studies have primarily focused on adult patients.

    Observations We present a case series of 3 pediatric patients with HS who were successfully treated with oral finasteride, resulting in decreased frequency and severity of disease flares with no significant adverse effects.