Efficacy of Medical Treatments for Pediatric Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Systematic Review

    August 2023 in “ Pediatric dermatology ”
    Rahul Masson, Elaine Ma, Neha Parvathala … Jennifer L. Hsiao
    Studysummary This study reviewed medical treatments for hidradenitis suppurativa in children and found that treatment response was high across several therapies, but the evidence is limited to case reports and series, necessitating more prospective studies for clearer efficacy and safety conclusions.
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