Inactivity of Hidradenitis Suppurativa After Renal Transplantation

The document reported a case of a 40-year-old male with hidradenitis suppurativa and renal failure who experienced total regression of his skin disease after receiving a renal transplant and an immunosuppressive regimen including tacrolimus and mycophenolate mofetil. Prior to the transplant, low-dose cyclosporine monotherapy had no effect on the skin condition. The case suggested that controlling the inflammatory component of hidradenitis suppurativa is crucial and highlighted the potential benefits of organ transplantation for patients with this condition.