Finasteride for the Treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa in Children and Adolescents

March 2013 in “ JAMA Dermatology ”

Harkamal Kaur Randhawa, Jill Hamilton, Elena Pope

finasteride Hidradenitis Suppurativa HS Propecia

TLDR Finasteride reduces Hidradenitis Suppurativa flare-ups in children and teens, but long-term safety is unknown.

The document discusses the use of finasteride in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) in children and adolescents. Three case studies are presented, showing a reduction in the frequency and severity of HS flares with the use of finasteride. The article suggests that finasteride may be a suitable additive therapy for refractory cases of HS, but notes that no long-term safety studies for finasteride have been performed in the pediatric population. The article recommends judicious use of finasteride, with clear communication regarding risks and benefits.

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