Have you had success using resorcinol 15% topically for limited hidradenitis?

Topics: Dermatology • General Dermatology • Hidradenitis Suppurativa

If so, where can patients find it? And besides topical clindamycin, what other topicals do you find helpful for individual lesions?

Answer from: at Academic Institution

I haven't used topical resorcinol, but Joslyn Kirby shared this list of compounding pharmacies that can provide it: Custom Prescriptions of Lancaster Good Day Pharmacy Chambers Apothecary Hazle Compounding Pharmacy Cumberland Apothecary She said it's usually ~$50 for 30 grams of resorcinol...

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at GBMC Physicians Pavilion North
Thank you!

Answer from: at Community Practice

I have compounded 15% resorcinol cream for my HS patients to apply daily to affected areas and to apply BID when flaring. I have a small number but they have reported good success.

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