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Yes! Many people with HS have tried injectable biologic medications to help manage their symptoms. Biologics are FDA-approved treatments that work by targeting specific parts of the immune system to reduce inflammation.

The FDA-approved biologics for HS include:

- Adalimumab (Humira)
- Bimekizumab-bkzx (Bimzelx)
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Yes! Many people with HS have tried injectable biologic medications to help manage their symptoms. Biologics are FDA-approved treatments that work by targeting specific parts of the immune system to reduce inflammation.

The FDA-approved biologics for HS include:

- Adalimumab (Humira)
- Bimekizumab-bkzx (Bimzelx)
- Secukinumab (Cosentyx) One myHSteam member shared that after about five months on a biologic, their flares went from happening several times a week down to about once a month — a huge improvement in their quality of life.

It's worth noting that because biologics work by adjusting the immune system, they can make you more susceptible to infections. Some important things to keep in mind:

- Get an annual flu shot — but avoid live virus vaccines like the nasal spray flu vaccine
- Let your doctor know right away if you develop a fever or flu-like symptoms while on a biologic
- Stay up to date on COVID-19 vaccines, which are safe for people on biologics

Talking to your dermatologist is the best way to find out if a biologic might be a good fit for managing your HS.

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