Peerview Family Medicine & General Practice Cme/cne/cpe Audio Podcast

Martina J. Porter, MD - How Do You Diagnose and Treat Hidradenitis Suppurativa? Compare Your Approach With the Experts’

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Sinopsis

Go online to PeerView.com/MYV860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic and recurrent inflammatory dermatologic condition that can take a long time to diagnose because of its relative rarity and long list of differential diagnoses. In the meantime, the pain and embarrassment caused by discharge and disfiguration severely decrease the quality of life for people who are impacted. Fortunately, there are a number of biologic therapies that are approved to treat HS or are in Phase 2 and 3 trials, such as inhibitors of IL-1, IL-17F and IL-17A. This activity is designed to reduce the time to diagnosis, educate clinicians on the burden their patients face, and understand the need for emerging therapies with greater efficacy. Two faculty experts will walk you through HS management and treatment protocols, with a focus on improving your knowledge and competence to incorporate new and emerging therapies into the manag