James G Krueger, John Frew, Gregor B E Jemec, Alexa B Kimball, Brian Kirby, Falk G Bechara, Kristina Navrazhina, Errol Prens, Kristian Reich, Eva Cullen, Kerstin Wolk
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), also known as acne inversa, is a chronic disabling and debilitating inflammatory disease with high unmet medical need. The prevalence of HS is 1-2% in most studies, although it is likely underreported and estimates vary globally due to variance in data collection methods, ethnicity, geographical location, and underdiagnosis. HS is characterized by persistent, painful cutaneous nodules, abscesses, and draining tunnels commonly affecting the axillary, anogenital, inguinal, and perianal/gluteal areas...
September 16, 2023: British Journal of Dermatology