Metformin use in hidradenitis suppurativa

Background: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic debilitating inflammatory disease, associated with metabolic syndrome, obesity and insulin resistance. Metformin, an oral hypoglycaemic agent, may play an important role in delaying or preventing the onset of diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Met...

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Main Authors: Lorraine Jennings, Roisin Hambly, Rosalind Hughes, Blaithin Moriarty, Brian Kirby
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2020-04-01
Series:Journal of Dermatological Treatment
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09546634.2019.1592100