Question 1

Current Understanding of Pathogenic Mechanisms and Suggestion for Treatment Algorithm

Accepted Answer

Hidradenitis suppurativa is one of the most distressing dermatological conditions and has a significant negative impact on patients' quality of life. However, the exact pathogenic mechanisms remain incompletely understood and—therefore—efficient therapies are still lacking. The current manuscript focuses on new findings on its pathogenic mechanisms and aims to provide practical therapy recommendations.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7064439/

Question 2

Consensus on the treatment of HS - Brazilian Society of Dermatology

Accepted Answer

Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic immune mediated disease of universal distribution that causes great damage to the quality of life of the affected individual, whose prevalence is estimated at 0.41% in the Brazilian population. The objective of this work was update on physiopathogenesis, diagnosis and classification of hidradenitis suppurativa and to establish therapeutic recommendations in the Brazilian reality. It was organized as a work group composed of eight dermatologists from several institutions of the country with experience in the treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa and carried out review on the topic. Recommendations were elaborated and voted by modified Delphi system and statistical analysis of the results was performed. The Brazilian consensus on the clinical approach of hidradenitis suppurativa had the support of the Brazilian Society of Dermatology.

https://www.scielo.br/j/abd/a/sfHjw4V6rC5N4y5LFdP4fwz/?lang=en

Question 3

UC Davis Dermatology Online Journal - Full Report *graphic photos

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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U9INzrAaEYlhVK_j2u4vDgtyyto4VVx9/view (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U9INzrAaEYlhVK_j2u4vDgtyyto4VVx9/view)

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