Description
Despite being a relatively straightforward clinical diagnosis, recognition of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is highly variable, and clinical management is challenging and complex. Written by the world's leading experts in HS, A Comprehensive Guide to Hidradenitis Suppurativa brings together up-to-date scientific evidence on the diagnosis, patho-mechanisms, comorbidities, and multi-faceted medical and surgical interventions for this debilitating condition—in one convenient reference.- Covers every aspect of this complex skin disorder: etiology, pathophysiology, epidemiology, medical, alternative therapies, a range of surgical options, laser treatments, and comorbidities- Discusses specific patient populations such as children, women of childbearing potential, and pregnant and breastfeeding women. Because HS has higher prevalence in people of skin of color, this patient population is well-documented in the text- Offers insights into multi-disciplinary care, patient support and education, patients at risk for rapid disease progression, and clinical and translational research- Features procedural videos covering laser therapies, de-roofing procedures, excision techniques, cryoinsufflation techniques, and special wound care material selection and techniques- Includes promising future drugs and therapies that are under investigation- Identifies evidence gaps that provide a springboard to the future innovations in HS care to come- Edited and authored by global experts who have helped co-author U.S., Canadian, and European guidelines on HS- Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices
Table of Contents
Section 1: Introduction to HS1. Historic Perspectives2. Epidemiology3. Clinical Manifestations and Phenotypes4. Differential Diagnosis5. Histopathology6. Imaging Modalities7. Clinical Evaluation8. Comorbidities and Systemic Associations9. Disease ComplicationsSection 2: Pathogenesis10. Follicular Occlusion and Inflammation11. Microbiome12. Genetics and EpigeneticsSection 3: Clinician's Corner13. Management and Outcome Measure Guidelines14. Topical Therapeutics15. Systemic Antibiotics16. Non-Antibiotic Systemic Therapeutics for HS17. Targeted Therapeutics: Biologics, Small Molecules18. Pain and Itch Control19. Wound Care20. Quality of Life21. Office-Based Non-Excision Procedures22. Office-Based Surgical Excision23. OR-Based Surgical Procedures24. Laser and Light-Based Treatments25. Other Procedural Treatments26. Lifestyle Modifications27. Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)Section 4: Special Populations28. Pediatrics29. Skin of Color30. Women of Childbearing AgeSection 5: Combined Approach31. HS Action Plan32. HS Multi-Disciplinary Approach33. HS Support GroupsSection 6: On the Horizon34. Pipeline Therapeutics35. The Future



