Despite being a relatively straightforward clinical diagnosis, recognition of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is highly variable, and clinical management is challenging and complex. Written by the world's leading experts in HS, A Comprehensive Guide to Hidradenitis Suppurativa brings together up-to-date scientific evidence on the diagnosis, patho-mechanisms, comorbidities, and multi-faceted medical and surgical interventions for this debilitating condition-in one convenient reference. Covers every aspect of this complex skin disorder: etiology, pathophysiology, epidemiology, medical, alternative therapies, a range of surgical options, laser treatments, and comorbidities. Discusses specific patient populations such as children, women of childbearing potential, and pregnant and breastfeeding women. Because HS has higher prevalence in people of skin of color, this patient population is well-documented in the text. Offers insights into multi-disciplinary care, patient support and education, patients at risk for rapid disease progression, and clinical and translational research. Features procedural videos covering laser therapies, de-roofing procedures, excision techniques, cryoinsufflation techniques, and special wound care material selection and techniques. Includes promising future drugs and therapies that are under investigation. Identifies evidence gaps that provide a springboard to the future innovations in HS care to come. Edited and authored by global experts who have helped co-author U.S., Canadian, and European guidelines on HS. Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

About the Author
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.

Reviews
"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." (c)Doody's Review Service, 2023, Patricia Wong, MD (Private Practice) Doody's Score: 4 stars!



Book Information
ISBN 9780323777247
Author Vivian Y. Shi
Format Hardback
Page Count 368
Imprint Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publisher Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Weight(grams) 1220g