Epidemiology of Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic, inflammatory, recurrent skin disease affecting hair follicles in predominantly intertriginous areas, characterized by deep, painful nodules and abscesses, fistulas, sinus tracts, and scarring. The estimated global prevalence of HS is highly variable, as revealed in a growing body of published literature, and ranges from 0.053% to 4.1%. In North American and European patients, HS is three times more common in women than men, whereas in South Korea and Japan, male predominance is found.

Source: Clinics in Dermatology - September 9, 2023 Category: Dermatology Authors: Zrinka Bukvi ć Mokos, Adela Markota Čagalj, Branka Marinović Source Type: research