Hidradenitis suppurativa may not be associated with venous thromboembolia: Results from a large Danish cross-sectional study

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory dermatological disease characterized by nodules, sinus tracts, and subsequent scarring in inverse areas with a prevalence reported from 1-4% [1,2]. HS has been associated with metabolic syndrome, which is a cluster of arterial cardiovascular risk factors i.e. obesity, hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia [3]. Several of these risk factors as well as raised levels of the inflammatory marker C-reactive protein, are also linked to venous thromboembolism i.e.

Source: Journal of Dermatological Science - October 13, 2015 Category: Dermatology Authors: I.M. Miller, O. Ahlehoff, K. Ibler, H. Rytgaard, U.B. Mogensen, C. Ellervik, G.B. Jemec Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research