Great question! Beyond Humira, there are now more FDA-approved options than ever for treating HS. Here's a quick rundown of the biologics approved specifically for HS:
- Adalimumab (Humira) – approved in 2015, the first biologic for HS
- Secukinumab (Cosentyx) – a newer FDA-approved biologic
- Bimekizumab (Bimzelx) – one Show Full Answer
Great question! Beyond Humira, there are now more FDA-approved options than ever for treating HS. Here's a quick rundown of the biologics approved specifically for HS:
- Adalimumab (Humira) – approved in 2015, the first biologic for HS
- Secukinumab (Cosentyx) – a newer FDA-approved biologic
- Bimekizumab (Bimzelx) – one of the most recently approved biologics for HS
These are all given by injection, usually at home. There are also other medications used for HS that aren't biologics, depending on the severity of your condition:
- Oral antibiotics (like tetracycline or clindamycin with rifampin) – help reduce inflammation and bacterial growth
- Hormonal therapies (like spironolactone or birth control pills) – can help regulate hormones that trigger flares
- Retinoids – used for stubborn cases
- Corticosteroids – typically short-term use during major flares
- Metformin – shows some promise in reducing inflammation in HS There's also early research into GLP-1 drugs (like semaglutide/Ozempic or liraglutide) showing some promise in reducing HS flares, but these are not yet a standard treatment and more research is needed.
The best approach really depends on your specific situation, so it's worth having a conversation with your dermatologist about which option fits your needs best.
June 29
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