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Effectiveness of clindamycin and rifampicin combination therapy in hidradenitis suppurativa: a 6‐month prospective study

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treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) with systemic antibiotics are first line therapy according to European S1 guidelines [1]. Yet, despite being the most investigated antibiotic regimen in HS, the evidence-based… Click to show full abstract

treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) with systemic antibiotics are first line therapy according to European S1 guidelines [1]. Yet, despite being the most investigated antibiotic regimen in HS, the evidence-based literature on clindamycin and rifampicin in HS is limited and primarily based on retrospective studies [2-5]. Additionally, despite the lack of evidence on the long-term risks, the suggested treatment duration is 10 weeks due to the risk of side effects and concerns regarding antibiotic resistance [6].

Keywords: clindamycin rifampicin; therapy; hidradenitis suppurativa

Journal Title: British Journal of Dermatology
Year Published: 2020

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