Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) Treatment

At Danesh Dermatology, we offer comprehensive treatment for Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS), including Laser Hair Removal treatment. Laser treatment can help support adjunct methods in managing the condition, including lifestyle changes and medications like Humira. Combining different methods offers a multi-faceted approach to improving the long-term results for those who have HS.

To contact our office for Laser Hair Removal, please call or text (310) 775-2737

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How effective is Laser treatment?

Laser hair removal works by destroying the hair-follicle units that drive Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS). Clinical studies show that after four monthly treatments, patients had about 70% fewer lesions in treated areas compared to untreated controls.¹ A broader review found that most patients experience 50–75% reductions in flare-ups and smoother skin over several months of therapy.²

Why use laser treatment?

Laser treatment works by directly targeting the hair follicles that cause inflammation, helping calm the skin and prevent new problem areas from forming. Laser hair removal focuses on the affected areas only, ensuring treatment is precise, consistent, and tailored to each patient’s skin and condition.³

What other treatments ARE currently USED?

Humira (Adalimumab) is an FDA-approved medication for the treatment of moderate to severe HS in adults and adolescents. Humira helps treat HS by targeting and calming an overactive immune response that causes painful skin inflammation and nodules.

How to optimize results With lifestyle changes

To get the most from your laser hair removal treatments, it helps to pair them with targeted lifestyle changes and adjunctive care. These measures support the effects of the laser by reducing flare-up triggers and improving skin health.

  1. Wear loose, breathable clothing to reduce friction and irritation in affected areas.⁴

  2. Avoid smoking, since tobacco use can worsen inflammation and slow healing.⁴

  3. Maintain a healthy weight and eat an anti-inflammatory diet rich in fruits and vegetables.⁵

  4. Manage stress and get enough sleep to help control flare-ups.⁴

To learn more about how laser treatment for hs works and the subsequent success rates, read the article linked below

Efficacy of Laser treatment for HS

References

  1. Sidhom M, et al. Treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa with 755-nm alexandrite laser hair removal: A randomized controlled trial. JAAD International. 2024. [PubMed ID: 39072264]

  2. Shipman WD III, Williams MN, Suozzi KC, Eisenstein AS, Dover JS. Efficacy of laser hair removal in hidradenitis suppurativa: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Lasers in Surgery and Medicine. 2024; 56(5):425–436.

  3. Kanwal A, et al. The efficacy of intense pulsed light and laser hair removal in hidradenitis suppurativa treatment. Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. 2024; 23(11):926.

  4. Journal of Integrative Dermatology. Lifestyle Factors in Hidradenitis Suppurativa. 2023.

  5. Giovanelli L, et al. Nutrients. 2019; 11(9):2065.