A Comprehensive Guide to Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Dr. Vivian Shi is the Director of Clinical Trials and the Eczema Specialty Clinic at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Her research and clinical interests are in complex inflammatory skin conditions, skin barrier repair, transepidermal drug delivery, and integrative dermatology. She was an integral part of the team of researchers characterizing the pathophysiology of atopic dermatitis using a transgenic interleukin-4 mouse model of atopic dermatitis. She has published over 150 peer-reviewed articles, and is on the speaker's bureau and the steering committee for the U.S. National Eczema Association and is a faculty member of the International Eczema Council. She has served as the principal investigator for numerous industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated clinical and translational studies in eczematous conditions. She regularly speaks in national and international conferences on atopic dermatitis and inflammatory skin conditions. Additionally, she is the recipient of the several prestigious awards and grants. Jennifer L. Hsiao is the Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology, Director, Hidradenitis Suppurativa Specialty Clinic at the University of California, Los Angeles, California, USA

• Chapter # Chapter TitleFront Matter and PrefaceSection 1: Introduction to HS1 Historic Perspectives2 Epidemiology3 Clinical Manifestations and Phenotypes 4 Differential Diagnosis 5 Histopathology6 Imaging Modalities 7 Clinical Evaluation8 Comorbidities and Systemic Associations 9 Disease Complications Section 2: Pathogenesis10 Follicular Occlusion and Inflammation11 Microbiome12 Genetics and Epigenetics Section 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 Control 19 Wound Care20 Quality of Life21 Office-Based Non-Excision Procedures22 Office-Based Surgical Excision23 OR-Based Surgical Procedures24 Laser and Light-Based Treatments 25 Other Procedural Treatments 26 Lifestyle Modifications 27 Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Section 4: Special Populations28 Pediatrics29 Skin of Color30 Women of Childbearing AgeSection 5: Combined Approach 31 HS Action Plan32 HS Multi-Disciplinary Approach 33 HS Support Groups Section 6: On the Horizon34 Pipeline Therapeutics35 The FutureIndex

"Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is an extremely distressing dermatologic disorder. It is also difficult to treat. Often the diagnosis is not made until many years have passed, and all the while, patients suffer, developing painful abscesses, sinus tracts draining pus, and scarring. This reference book is completely devoted to hidradenitis suppurativa risk factors (genetics, lifestyle, sex, body mass index, etc.) to inform an earlier diagnosis so treatment can be instituted sooner, thus being proactive in reducing chronicity and complications of the disease." ©Doody's Review Service, 2023, Patricia Wong, MD (Private Practice) Doody's Score: 4 stars!