Temporary X-Ray Epilation Therapy of Chronic Axillary Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Long-Term Follow-Up after Radiotherapy of Hidradenitis Suppurativa

“…Although the potential effectiveness of RT for HS was shown in several studies, all had generally a short follow-up of no more than 3 months, with one exception of a case series of 5 patients with a follow-up of 1–6 years [9, 11]. In contrast the present study, to the best of our knowledge, provides the longest follow-up of RT for HS, with an average follow-up of 40 years.…”

“…Low-dose RT for HS, however, is associated with only mild short-term side effects. Occasionally, there may be temporary epilation [9][10][11]. This has been referred to as hair follicle destruction [18], but this seems a misinterpretation, because the hairs return within 2-3 months [18] [18].…”

Long-Term Follow-Up after Radiotherapy of Hidradenitis Suppurativa

“…Although the potential effectiveness of RT for HS was shown in several studies, all had generally a short follow-up of no more than 3 months, with one exception of a case series of 5 patients with a follow-up of 1–6 years [9, 11]. In contrast the present study, to the best of our knowledge, provides the longest follow-up of RT for HS, with an average follow-up of 40 years.…”

“…Low-dose RT for HS, however, is associated with only mild short-term side effects. Occasionally, there may be temporary epilation [9][10][11]. This has been referred to as hair follicle destruction [18], but this seems a misinterpretation, because the hairs return within 2-3 months [18] [18].…”

Radiotherapy for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Systematic Review

“…There was no mention of supplementary therapy in congruence with radiotherapy. No active lesions in treated sites were reported at follow-up periods ranging from months to years after treatment [11].…”

Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Pruritus Ani

“…49,50 Radiation, cryosurgery, and laser therapy has been effective in a small series of patients with early stages of HS, but their long-term effects have yet to be proven as have their effect on disease progression. [51][52][53] Upon diagnosis of HS the extent and stage of disease should guide surgical approach. For Hurley stages 2-3, surgery is regarded as the most effective treatment for HS.…”

Long-Term Follow-Up after Radiotherapy of Hidradenitis Suppurativa

“…Although the potential effectiveness of RT for HS was shown in several studies, all had generally a short follow-up of no more than 3 months, with one exception of a case series of 5 patients with a follow-up of 1–6 years [9, 11]. In contrast the present study, to the best of our knowledge, provides the longest follow-up of RT for HS, with an average follow-up of 40 years.…”

“…Low-dose RT for HS, however, is associated with only mild short-term side effects. Occasionally, there may be temporary epilation [9][10][11]. This has been referred to as hair follicle destruction [18], but this seems a misinterpretation, because the hairs return within 2-3 months [18] [18].…”

Radiotherapy for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Systematic Review

“…There was no mention of supplementary therapy in congruence with radiotherapy. No active lesions in treated sites were reported at follow-up periods ranging from months to years after treatment [11].…”

Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Pruritus Ani

“…49,50 Radiation, cryosurgery, and laser therapy has been effective in a small series of patients with early stages of HS, but their long-term effects have yet to be proven as have their effect on disease progression. [51][52][53] Upon diagnosis of HS the extent and stage of disease should guide surgical approach. For Hurley stages 2-3, surgery is regarded as the most effective treatment for HS.…”

Long-Term Follow-Up after Radiotherapy of Hidradenitis Suppurativa

“…Although the potential effectiveness of RT for HS was shown in several studies, all had generally a short follow-up of no more than 3 months, with one exception of a case series of 5 patients with a follow-up of 1–6 years [9, 11]. In contrast the present study, to the best of our knowledge, provides the longest follow-up of RT for HS, with an average follow-up of 40 years.…”

“…Low-dose RT for HS, however, is associated with only mild short-term side effects. Occasionally, there may be temporary epilation [9][10][11]. This has been referred to as hair follicle destruction [18], but this seems a misinterpretation, because the hairs return within 2-3 months [18] [18].…”

Radiotherapy for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Systematic Review

“…There was no mention of supplementary therapy in congruence with radiotherapy. No active lesions in treated sites were reported at follow-up periods ranging from months to years after treatment [11].…”

Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Pruritus Ani

“…49,50 Radiation, cryosurgery, and laser therapy has been effective in a small series of patients with early stages of HS, but their long-term effects have yet to be proven as have their effect on disease progression. [51][52][53] Upon diagnosis of HS the extent and stage of disease should guide surgical approach. For Hurley stages 2-3, surgery is regarded as the most effective treatment for HS.…”