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Narrative Review and Update on Biologic and Small Molecule Drugs for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: An Entity With a
M Mansilla-Polo1, B Escutia-Muñoz1, R Botella-Estrada2
1Departmento de Dermatología, Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe, Valencia, España; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria (IIS) La Fe, Valencia, España.
Abstract:
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory entity characterized by the appearance of multiple nodules, abscesses, and fistulas, predominantly in apocrine regions. In addition to its dermatological involvement, it is associated with multiple systemic comorbidities. Its treatment is combined: topical pharmacological, systemic pharmacological and surgical. Regarding biologic or small molecule drugs, currently only adalimumab is approved. A narrative review of the literature on biological or small molecule drugs used in the treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa is presented. The arsenal we found is large, with multiple targets: inhibitors of tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha), interleukin (IL)-17, IL-23, IL-1, inhibitors of the janus kinase (JAK) pathway, and multiple other drugs in study. New prospective studies and comparative trials are needed to analyze the effectiveness and safety of these treatments, in an entity with a promising future.
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