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I am just about to start on the Adalimumab injections for HS. Is there anybody on this group taking it? Does it help? Any side effects? X

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Devon UK
February 25
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I have read about...I just wanted some feedback from people who are on the injection. I am on Spironlactone, Clindamycin didn't work with me & yes I used a medicated skin wash.

March 1
A myHSteam Member

Read about it. Lowers immune system and increases other risks. Did you try Spironlactone, doxycycline,
Benzo peroxide wash, and clindamycin solution

March 1
myHSteam

Does adalimumab help with HS?

Yes, adalimumab (Humira) is FDA-approved specifically for moderate to severe HS and has shown real benefits. In clinical trials, people taking it had fewer skin lesions and flare-ups compared to those on placebo.

A myHSteam member shared: "It is the best my skin's been and the least amount of Show Full Answer

Does adalimumab help with HS?

Yes, adalimumab (Humira) is FDA-approved specifically for moderate to severe HS and has shown real benefits. In clinical trials, people taking it had fewer skin lesions and flare-ups compared to those on placebo.

A myHSteam member shared: "It is the best my skin's been and the least amount of pain I have been in for months now." Another member noted they went from having flares every week to maybe one a month after starting treatment.

Adalimumab works by blocking TNF-alpha, a protein that causes inflammation in HS. It's typically given once weekly or every other week after a starter dose. What are the side effects?

Common side effects include:
* Injection site reactions (redness, swelling, pain)
* Increased risk of infections, especially upper respiratory infections

Very rarely (less than 1% of people), TNF inhibitors like adalimumab can cause drug-induced lupus with symptoms like joint pain, fatigue, or rashes. These symptoms typically resolve after stopping the medication, but never stop without talking to your doctor first. Tips from members about injections:

Many members say it gets easier with time. Let the medication reach room temperature before injecting to reduce pain. Some use ice packs or numbing cream on the injection site.

As one member put it: "The pain of the injection is nothing compared to the days or weeks waiting on one to drain or just go away."

February 25

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