A Disease-Modifying Approach for Advanced Hidradenitis Suppurativa (Regimen with Metformin, Liraglutide, Dapsone, and Finasteride): A Case Report

A Disease-Modifying Approach for Advanced Hidradenitis Suppurativa (Regimen with Metformin, Liraglutide, Dapsone, and Finasteride): A Case Report

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a challenging skin disease with limited therapeutic options. Obesity and metabolic syndrome are being increasingly implicated and associated with younger ages and greater metabolic severity. A 19-year-old female with an 8-year history of progressively debilitating ci...

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Main Author: Birgit N. Khandalavala
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2017-07-01
Series:Case Reports in Dermatology
Subjects:
Thrombocytosis
Elevated liver enzymes
Elevated sedimentation rate
Hidradenitis suppurativa
Acne inversa
Metformin
Liraglutide
Finasteride
Dapsone
Obesity
Weight loss
Metabolic syndrome
Anemia
Leukocytosis
Elevated platelet count
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