North American clinical management guidelines for hidradenitis suppurativa: A publication from the United States and Canadian Hidradenitis Suppurativa Foundations: Part I: Diagnosis, evaluation, and the use of complementary and procedural management

Ali Alikhan, Christopher Sayed, Afsaneh Alavi, Raed Alhusayen, Alain Brassard, Craig Burkhart, Karen Crowell, Daniel B. Eisen, Alice B. Gottlieb, Iltefat Hamzavi, Paul G. Hazen, Tara Jaleel, Alexa B. Kimball, Joslyn Kirby, Michelle A. Lowes, Robert Micheletti, Angela Miller, Haley B. Naik, Dennis Orgill, Yves Poulin

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Abstract

Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic inflammatory disorder affecting hair follicles, with profoundly negative impact on patient quality of life. Evidence informing ideal evaluation and management of patients with hidradenitis suppurativa is still sparse in many areas, but it has grown substantially in the last decade. Part I of this evidence-based guideline is presented to support health care practitioners as they select optimal management strategies, including diagnostic testing, comorbidity screening, and both complementary and procedural treatment options. Recommendations and evidence grading based on the evidence available at the time of the review are provided.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)76-90
Number of pages15
JournalJournal of the American Academy of Dermatology
Volume81
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2019

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Dermatology

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