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

Studysummary 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.

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