Treatment Switches and the Future of Hidradenitis Suppurativa Management
December 5th 2024Panelists discuss how identifying optimal timing for treatment switches and emerging therapeutic innovations are reshaping the management landscape for hidradenitis suppurativa, with the potential to improve long-term patient outcomes.
Setting Patient Expectations and Use of Combination Treatment for Hidradenitis Suppurativa
December 5th 2024Panelists discuss how managing patient expectations while implementing combination treatment approaches can optimize outcomes in hidradenitis suppurativa, emphasizing the importance of clear communication about treatment goals and timelines.
Dosing Considerations and Assessing the Efficacy of Treatment
December 5th 2024Panelists discuss how artificial intelligence could revolutionize HS diagnosis through automated image analysis, pattern recognition of clinical presentations, and improved early detection capabilities, potentially reducing diagnostic delays.
Efficacy and Safety of Current Treatments for HS
December 5th 2024Panelists discuss how current HS treatments, ranging from topical antibiotics to biologics, show varying degrees of efficacy in managing symptoms, while highlighting the need for individualized treatment approaches based on disease severity and patient factors.
Burden of Hidradenitis Suppurativa on Patients and Diagnostic Challenges
December 5th 2024Panelists discuss how hidradenitis suppurativa significantly impacts patients' quality of life through chronic pain, skin lesions, and social stigma, while remaining frequently misdiagnosed or diagnosed late due to low disease awareness among healthcare providers.