List of Treatments for Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Below is a listing of treatments and therapies for hidradenitis suppurativa. Click on one to read more information or connect with others currently using it.

Aldactone (Spironolactone)

Overview
Aldactone is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat hypertension, heart failure, edema, and other conditions. Aldactone is sometimes prescribed off-label to treat… read more

Bimzelx (Bimekizumab-Bkzx)

Overview
Bimzelx is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for adults with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). A person must meet the criteria for systemic therapy to be eligible for…

Cosentyx (Secukinumab) for Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Overview
Cosentyx is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) in adults and individuals ages 12 years and older. Cosentyx is also known…

Cyclosporine

Overview
Cyclosporine is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis. Cyclosporine is also used to prevent the rejection of transplanted… read more

Humira (Adalimumab)

Overview
Humira is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa in people 12 and older. Humira is also known by its drug name,… read more

Metformin

Overview
Metformin is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to help improve blood glucose control, along with diet and exercise, in adults with type 2 diabetes. Metformin is… read more

Remicade (Infliximab)

Overview
Remicade is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, plaque psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, and inflammatory bowel… read more

Simlandi (Adalimumab-Ryvk)

Overview
Simlandi is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) in adults, along with various other chronic autoimmune conditions…

Stelara (Ustekinumab)

Overview
Stelara is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat psoriatic arthritis, plaque psoriasis, and Crohn’s disease. Stelara is sometimes prescribed off-label to… read more

Topical antibiotics

Overview
Antibiotics are medications that kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria or fungi. Antibiotics work by attacking the source of the infection. In cases of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS),… read more

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