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Adalimumab treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa associated with Crohn's disease

Dominika Diamantova1, Iva Lomickova, Petra Cetkovska

  • 1Dominka Diamantova, MD, Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Military Hospital, Sišilovo nam. 7, Olomouc, Czech Republic; DominikaDiamantova@seznam.cz.

Acta Dermatovenerologica Croatica : ADC
|January 13, 2015
PubMed

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Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), an inflammatory condition, and Crohn's disease (CD) can co-occur. Adalimumab effectively treated a patient with both refractory conditions, suggesting its potential for HS management.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition.
  • Crohn's disease (CD) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease.
  • A documented association exists between HS and CD.

Observation:

  • A case report details a patient with co-existing CD and HS.
  • The patient's condition was refractory to various treatments.
  • Adalimumab was administered to the patient.

Findings:

  • Complete resolution of both HS and CD was observed.
  • Adalimumab demonstrated efficacy in this patient.
  • This suggests a potential therapeutic role for adalimumab in HS.

Implications:

  • This case supports the co-occurrence of HS and CD.
  • Adalimumab, approved for CD, may be a safe and effective treatment for HS.
  • Further research into adalimumab for HS is warranted.

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