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Hidradenitis suppurativa in a prepubertal girl
Sofia Lopes1, Nuno Gomes1, Eunice Trindade2
1Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João EPE, Porto, Portugal.
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Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a rare inflammatory skin condition in children. Adalimumab treatment showed significant improvement in a 10-year-old girl with severe HS, enhancing her quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Pediatric Inflammatory Diseases
Background:
- Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting intertriginous areas.
- HS is rare in children, posing treatment challenges due to limited data and safety concerns.
Abstract:
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic and recurrent inflammatory disease characterized by the presence of painful and deep inflammatory lesions usually located in intertriginous areas. It rarely occurs in children, especially in prepubertal age. Treatment for HS in this age group is challenging considering the scant data available and the risk of adverse effects in younger patients. We report the case of a 10-year-old girl with Hurley III HS, refractory to multiple topical and systemic therapies. After introducing adalimumab, there was significant improvement of the skin lesions and therefore in the child's quality of life.
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