Hidradenitis suppurativa in a prepubertal girl

• DOI: 10.15570/actaapa.2019.34
• Publication Date: 2019-09-21T10:52:36Z
• Authors: Sofia Lopes; Nuno Gomes; Eunice Trindade; Filomena Azevedo; Sofia Magina
• Keywords: Intertriginous; Hidradenitis Suppurativa; Girl; Refractory (planetary science)

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic and recurrent inflammatory disease characterized by the presence of painful deep lesions usually located in intertriginous areas. It rarely occurs children, especially prepubertal age. Treatment for HS this age group challenging considering scant data available risk adverse effects younger patients. We report case 10-year-old girl with Hurley III HS, refractory to multiple topical systemic therapies. After introducing adalimumab, there was significant improvement skin therefore child's quality life.