87 citations
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September 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this prospective case series, intralesional triamcinolone injections significantly reduced erythema, edema, suppuration, size, and pain in acute hidradenitis suppurativa flares, though the study's small size and design limit the findings.
22 citations
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November 2020 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” This study found that hidradenitis suppurativa significantly impacts patients' sexuality, with many experiencing fear of rejection, perceived unattractiveness, and negative effects on relationships and sexual activity.
256 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This review provides graded evidence and a therapeutic algorithm for managing hidradenitis suppurativa, but does not present new clinical results.
99 citations
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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.
78 citations
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January 2013 in “Dermatology Online Journal” This review discusses various diseases associated with hidradenitis suppurativa, including obesity, arthritis, and pyoderma gangrenosum, but reports no new clinical results and calls for further research.