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Biologic Therapies for Hidradenitis Suppurativa

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Vivian Shi, MD, FAAD

A dermatologist outlines the role for biologic therapies in the hidradenitis suppurativa treatment landscape and discusses the importance of early intervention.

Video content above is prompted by the following questions:

  • What is the “window of opportunity” with anti-inflammatory treatments in HS and why is early intervention with biologic therapies so imperative?
  • Which biologic therapies are currently used in HS and what are the important patient considerations you consider before utilizing these?
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