In overweight or obese patients with hidradenitis suppurativa receiving targeted biologics (e.g., TNF-α or IL-17 inhibitors), do you personally initiate GLP-1 receptor agonists for metabolic synergy, or do you defer prescribing to primary care?
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Do you personally initiate GLP-1 receptor agonists for metabolic synergy, or do you defer prescribing to primary care for overweight or obese patients with HS who are already on biologics?
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Dermatology · Wayne State University
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I have seen quite a few HS patients improve after starting a GLP-1, and they were all under my care and on therapy for their HS. We were struggling to get control in some of them, then the GLP really helped as part of the treatment. Having said that, I tried writing some myself. My staff didn't love...
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