over 24 years of clinical trial experience
since the first HUMIRA trial in 1997.
Your doctor has prescribed HUMIRA for your moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS).
You probably have questions.
That’s not surprising. Starting on any new treatment plan can often feel overwhelming. The more you know about your prescribed treatment plan, the better prepared you’ll be to follow it.
Doctors have prescribed HUMIRA to help treat moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa since 2015.
About HUMIRA
More than 1.4 million patients worldwide
have been prescribed HUMIRA for an FDA-approved condition.*
*As of July 2020.
HUMIRA Complete Resources
The resources you need, when you need them.
HUMIRA Complete is more than just a support program. It’s our promise to be there for you with the information and resources you need to start and stay on track with HUMIRA.
Our dedicated Ambassadors* are the heart of HUMIRA Complete.
Your Ambassador is there to get to know you and your treatment needs to provide you with personalized, 1-to-1 help every step of the way.
Prefer to meet virtually? Ask your Ambassador if virtual visits are available.
You can also ask your Ambassador for help connecting you with resources, such as:
Your Ambassador is always here to help you.
If you have questions or need help accessing the resources above, reach out to your Ambassador or call 1.800.4HUMIRA (1.800.448.6472).
*Nurse Ambassadors are provided by AbbVie and do not work under the direction of your health care professional (HCP) or give medical advice. They are trained to direct patients to their HCP for treatment-related advice, including further referrals.
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Understanding Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Understanding a complex condition.
The more you know about moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and what to expect, the easier it may be to understand your condition. This can also help you explain your experience to others.
Chronic
A chronic, inflammatory skin disease
HS is a chronic skin disease, which means symptoms may keep coming back and last a long time. Since HS is chronic, the inflammation it creates in your body will likely be persistent. Once you have HS, you will likely always have it since there is no known cure.
Unpredictable
An unpredictable condition
HS varies between periods when its symptoms are active, and periods when there are fewer symptoms.
Multiple Causes
A combination of causes
The exact cause of HS is unknown, but it is believed to be caused by a combination of immune, genetic, and environmental factors.
Who is at Risk for Hidradenitis Suppurativa
A combination of factors.
Anyone can get hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), but there are risk factors that may increase your chances. Talk to your doctor to learn more about possible risk factors.
How Your Immune System Triggers Inflammation
The immune system/inflammation connection.
Normally the immune system protects your body by attacking disease-causing germs, including bacteria and viruses. But with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), the immune system becomes overactive.
Immune System Overreacts
With HS, the immune system becomes uncontrolled and sends white blood cells to where hair grows out of the skin for longer than normal.
Tnf-Alpha
This sets off a chain reaction causing activation of other cells and proteins involved in inflammatory response, such as tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha).
Inflammation
The result is inflammation that can cause HS nodules and abscesses in the layers of your skin.
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Symptoms
Know the signs.
The signs and symptoms of moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) may include:
- Inflamed abscesses
that become enlarged, break, and leak pus that may have an unpleasant odor
- NODULES
that may look like a pimple or a cyst
- “TUNNELS”
under the skin that extend from one abscess to another and can leak pus
- THE FORMATION OF FISTULAS
or openings on the surface of the skin form a “tunnel” of connecting abscesses
How HUMIRA Works
How HUMIRA works in your body.
Your body naturally produces a substance called tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha), which is one of the specific causes of inflammation. With HS, your body may produce too much TNF-alpha.
HUMIRA works by targeting and binding to TNF-alpha proteins, blocking inflammation underneath your skin.
How HUMIRA Helps Treat Moderate to Severe Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Additional Safety Information
Before making a decision, get the facts.
Discuss Important Safety Information for HUMIRA with your doctor.
Before you and your doctor make a decision about treatment, you should discuss the Important Safety Information for HUMIRA. Talk about any concerns you may have. Working together, you and your doctor can find a treatment that is right for you.
What is the most important information I should know about HUMIRA?
You should discuss the potential benefits and risks of HUMIRA with your doctor. HUMIRA is a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blocker medicine that can lower the ability of your immune system to fight infections. You should not start taking HUMIRA if you have any kind of infection unless your doctor says it is okay.
- Serious infections have happened in people taking HUMIRA. These serious infections include tuberculosis (TB) and infections caused by viruses, fungi, or bacteria that have spread throughout the body. Some people have died from these infections. Your doctor should test you for TB before starting HUMIRA, and check you closely for signs and symptoms of TB during treatment with HUMIRA, even if your TB test was negative. If your doctor feels you are at risk, you may be treated with medicine for TB.
- Cancer. For children and adults taking TNF blockers, including HUMIRA, the chance of getting lymphoma or other cancers may increase. There have been cases of unusual cancers in children, teenagers, and young adults using TNF blockers. Some people have developed a rare type of cancer called hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma. This type of cancer often results in death. If using TNF blockers including HUMIRA, your chance of getting two types of skin cancer (basal cell and squamous cell) may increase. These types are generally not life-threatening if treated; tell your doctor if you have a bump or open sore that doesn’t heal.
Learn about the most common side effects of HUMIRA.
Common side effects of HUMIRA include injection site reactions (pain, redness, rash, swelling, itching, or bruising), upper respiratory infections (sinus infections), headaches, rash, and nausea. These are not all of the possible side effects with HUMIRA. Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
It is possible to experience adverse events or side effects from HUMIRA. If you do experience any side effects, call your doctor right away. These are not all of the possible side effects associated with HUMIRA. Click here to see additional Important Safety Information.