Affiliation:
1. Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University
Abstract
Purpose
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by painful and foul-smelling cystic nodules and sinus tracts in the apocrine gland-bearing regions. The treatment options include topical, intralesional, systemic, and surgical modalities. Currently, the most novel therapy is laser therapy to provide localized treatment without systemic adverse effects. However, data regarding patient outcomes after laser treatment are limited because of the low prevalence of this disease. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of laser therapy as a treatment modality for patients with HS.
Methods
A retrospective review cohort analysis of patients with HS undergoing laser treatment between 2016 and 2021 was conducted. Patient demographics, lesion location(s), Hurley stage, age of onset and diagnosis, treatment length, type, outcomes, and complications were analyzed.
Results
Ninety-four patients met the inclusion criteria; on average, patients were treated with 5.8 laser sessions for 14.8 months with no complications and minor blood loss. Hidradenitis suppurativa progression commonly starts during puberty, with a median onset of 13.8 years and diagnosis of HS at 16.2 years. All patients (n = 94) showed an improvement in HS disease severity: 59.6% completed treatment, 12.0% are currently undergoing treatment, and 26.0% were lost to follow-up.
Conclusions
Laser therapy is an effective and safe therapy for HS leading to improved quality of life and should be considered in the treatment and management of HS.
Publisher
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
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