Antiandrogen therapy with spironolactone for the treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa

Antiandrogen therapy has been reported as an effective treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa. This study evaluated both physician and patient reported hidradenitis suppurativa severity outcomes for patients treated with spironolactone. Antiandrogen therapy with spironolactone may be a useful treatment option for reducing inflammatory lesions and pain for female patients with HS.