Hidradenitis Suppurativa in Children Treated with Finasteride: A Case Series

July 2017 in “ Pediatric Dermatology ”

Fernando Mota, Susana Machado, Manuela Selores

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Studysummary This study reports that finasteride was associated with an improvement in hidradenitis suppurativa among children aged 6 to 11, with no observed adverse effects. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.

This document reports a case series of five children with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) who were treated with finasteride for up to 24 months. All patients showed improvement in their condition, with a reduction in the frequency and intensity of flares, and no adverse effects were observed. The authors suggest that finasteride may be an effective monotherapy for HS in children, but further studies are necessary to fully understand its role in the management of this disease. The authors advise judicious use of this drug, always in agreement with the parents and the pediatrician after discussing the risks and benefits of treatment.

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research Hidradenitis Suppurativa in Children and Adolescents: A Review of Treatment Options

36 citations , September 2014 in “Paediatric drugs”

This review examines treatments for hidradenitis suppurativa in children and adolescents, highlights differences from adult care, and reports no original clinical findings.

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

62 citations , March 2013 in “JAMA Dermatology”

This case series reported that three pediatric patients with hidradenitis suppurativa showed decreased frequency and severity of disease flares after treatment with oral finasteride, with no significant adverse effects.

research Hidradenitis Suppurativa Treated With Finasteride

99 citations , April 2005 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment”

This preliminary study suggests that finasteride may be an effective treatment option for patients with hidradenitis suppurativa, as six out of seven participants showed significant improvement.