Preliminary Studies of the Effect of Hydrocortisone on Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Hidradenitis suppurativa: A comprehensive review

“…[201][202][203][204][205] Dosing regimens vary. [201][202][203][204][205] Dramatic improvement may be seen initially, but their efficacy seems to be lost shortly after their discontinuation. They can be useful in treatment of flares, but their side effects limit long-term use.…”

“…Publications detailing their use are sparse and often in combination with other medications. [201][202][203][204][205] Coritcosteroids are typically administered either intralesionally or orally. [201][202][203][204][205] Dosing regimens vary.…”

“…[201][202][203][204][205] Coritcosteroids are typically administered either intralesionally or orally. [201][202][203][204][205] Dosing regimens vary. [201][202][203][204][205] Dramatic improvement may be seen initially, but their efficacy seems to be lost shortly after their discontinuation.…”

The Follicular Occlusion Triad

“…Dan to 13 reported the successful treatment of chronic hidradenitis with hydrocortisone administered systemically for periods ranging from two to eight weeks.…”

Topical Medication in Relation to Skin Physiology

“…I shall do so not in relation to particular chemical compounds, about which as a zoologist I know little, nor specifically in relation to skin diseases, about which I know less, but in relation to the structure and function of some of the components of the skin. I omit the apocrine glands and the condition hidradenitis, which may in part have an endocrine cause (Brunsting, 1952) and which has been systemically treated with both testosterone (Cornbleet, 1952) and hydrocortisone (Danto, 1958), and also the eccrine sweat glands. The condition miliaria or "prickly heat", according to Pillsbury and others (1956) has borne the brunt of a full pharmacopeia and the only specific treatment is to eliminate sweating.…”