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Hello Warriors have anyone tried new medication Bimzelx? And what was your side effects? I just started today for moderate to severe HS.

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St Louis, MO
July 12, 2025
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A myHSteam Member

Do Deroofing for the tracks I did underarm and breast and I have no more boils underarm or breast.

July 13, 2025
myHSteam

Bimekizumab-bkzx (Bimzelx) is a newly approved biologic medication for adults with moderate to severe HS. Clinical trials showed promising results, with some participants experiencing up to 75% improvement in their symptoms over 48 weeks.

The medication works by blocking IL-17A and IL-17F, which are key drivers of Show Full Answer

Bimekizumab-bkzx (Bimzelx) is a newly approved biologic medication for adults with moderate to severe HS. Clinical trials showed promising results, with some participants experiencing up to 75% improvement in their symptoms over 48 weeks.

The medication works by blocking IL-17A and IL-17F, which are key drivers of inflammation in HS. The most commonly reported side effects include:
- Upper respiratory infections
- Headache
- Fungal infections
- Fatigue
- Injection site reactions

Since this is a biologic medication that affects the immune system, there is an increased risk of infections. It's important to monitor any new symptoms and stay in regular contact with your healthcare provider.

July 12, 2025
A myHSteam Member

Yes. Take a shower let the soap run on it don't scrub like let the soap run down uptop. Then I had to put vinegar and water in a bowl and clean it it for 2 minutes. Then I had to put Vaseline on it. It took 2 months for mines to heal. Underarm and breast. Take your pain pill if you have some before you take a shower

July 13, 2025
A myHSteam Member

This is a picture of 'deroofing'. Is this what it actually looks like?!? Looks very scary to me. How would I possibly heal without infection with a procedure like that?

July 13, 2025
A myHSteam Member

Please keep us posted about how it goes :). I've been on Cosentyx about a year, and have had no severe flareups, but a few minor ones, and the 'tracts' have shown no real improvement.

July 13, 2025

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