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. 2015 Aug;56(3):192-6.
doi: 10.1111/ajd.12362. Epub 2015 Jun 16.

A case series of 20 women with hidradenitis suppurativa treated with spironolactone

Andrew Lee  1   2 , Gayle Fischer  1   2
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A case series of 20 women with hidradenitis suppurativa treated with spironolactone

Andrew Lee et al. Australas J Dermatol. 2015 Aug.

Abstract

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is an uncommon chronic skin condition that can range in severity from a single nodule to extensive disease and can have a profound effect on quality of life. Anti-androgen medication has been suggested as a possible management strategy in female patients with HS and is mentioned in review articles as a treatment option. Despite this, there is limited literature documenting the use of anti-androgens in HS. We present our experience with 20 patients with HS treated with oral spironolactone. We advocate spironolactone as a useful, low-cost first-line treatment for women with HS, with relatively few side-effects.

Keywords: anti-androgen; hidradenitis suppurativa; spironolactone.

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