Metformin Treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Effect on Metabolic Parameters, Inflammation, Cardiovascular Risk Biomarkers, and Immune Mediators

Metformin Treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Effect on Metabolic Parameters, Inflammation, Cardiovascular Risk Biomarkers, and Immune Mediators

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a common cutaneous and systemic inflammatory disease with a significant impact on mental health and quality of life. It is associated with obesity, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular (CV) disease, and increased all-cause mortality. Metformin is us...

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Main Authors: Roisin Hambly, Niamh Kearney, Rosalind Hughes, Jean M. Fletcher, Brian Kirby
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-04-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
hidradenitis suppurativa
HS
metformin
insulin resistance
cardiovascular risk
adipokines
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/24/8/6969

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