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Effectiveness of adalimumab in combination with intense pulsed light and radiofrequency therapy (LAight®) for severe hidradenitis suppurativa: A case report
- Source :
- Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, Vol 24, Iss 2, Pp 133-134 (2020)
- Publication Year :
- 2020
- Publisher :
- Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2020.
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Abstract
- Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS also named as acne inversa) is a chronic skin disease characterized by relapsing formation of abscesses, inflammatory nodules, and fistulas. In moderate-to-severe disease, HS leads to the formation of scarring and thus irreversible tissue destruction. In the past few years, two new treatment options became available: adalimumab, the first biologic therapy approved for HS (Humira®, AbbVie), and a noninvasive, device-based treatment utilizing a combination of intense pulsed light and radiofrequency (LAight® therapy, LENICURA, Germany). Here, we report a case of a Hurley stage III patient where the positive effect of adalimumab could be enhanced by simultaneously applying LAight® therapy. Moreover, long-term symptom control could be achieved under monotherapy with LAight® after adalimumab was terminated.
- Subjects :
- adalimumab
hidradenitis suppurativa
laight® therapy
Dermatology
RL1-803
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 23522410 and 23522429
- Volume :
- 24
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.97cce4f9a5bb40b0840116527d2d669a
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4103/jdds.jdds_36_19