Abstract
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS; also designated as acne inversa) is a chronic inflammatory disorder, which affects the intertriginous skin and is associated with numerous systemic comorbidities. The estimated prevalence of HS is ~1% in most studied countries. Typically starting in early adulthood, cutaneous inflamed nodules, abscesses and pus-discharging tunnels develop in axillary, inguinal, gluteal and perianal body sites. The comorbidities of HS include metabolic and cardiovascular disorders, which contribute to reduced life expectancy. A genetic predisposition, smoking, obesity and hormonal factors are established aetiological factors for HS. Cutaneous changes seem to start around hair follicles and involve activation of cells of the innate and adaptive immune systems, with pivotal roles for pro-inflammatory cytokines such as tumour necrosis factor, IL-1β and IL-17. The unrestricted and chronic immune response eventually leads to severe pain, pus discharge, irreversible tissue destruction and scar development. HS has profound negative effects on patients’ quality of life, which often culminate in social withdrawal, unemployment, depression and suicidal thoughts. The therapeutic options for HS comprise antibiotic treatment, neutralization of tumour necrosis factor and surgical intervention together with lifestyle modification. Nevertheless, there is an enormous need for awareness of HS, understanding of its pathogenesis and novel treatments.
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The authors thank A. Vossen (Erasmus University Medical Center), G. Kokolakis (Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin), I. Chlebicka (Wrocław Medical University), K. van Straalen (Erasmus University Medical Center) and J. Triebus (Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin) for their help with this manuscript. The authors also acknowledge the support by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (http://www.bmbf.de/; grant 01ZX1312A to K.W. and R.S.).
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Firm swellings of the skin, mainly arising from the dermis and subcutis.
- Abscesses
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Red, tender, pus-containing cavities in the skin or any organ, surrounded by inflammation.
- Sinus tracts
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Linear, palpable, subcutaneous tunnels draining to the skin surface via an opening.
- Fistulas
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Permanent, abnormal tunnels between two hollow organs or from a hollow organ to the skin surface.
- Plugging
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The occlusion of a hair follicle or sweat gland pore by a keratin mass.
- Open comedones
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Wide skin pores, plugged with a mass of black keratin debris.
- Double-ended pseudocomedones
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Two interconnected dilated pores with a plug of black keratin debris at each end.
- Pilonidal sinus
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A recurrent nodule or abscess draining via a sinus in the cleft between the buttocks near the tailbone.
- Furuncle
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An abscess or nodule arising from a hair follicle, caused by infection with Staphylococcus aureus.
- Pyoderma gangrenosum
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Rare skin disease characterized by growing painful ulcers with undermined borders.
- Acne conglobata
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A rare and severe form of acne presenting with interconnected nodules, abscesses and sometimes sinus tracts, mostly in the neck, back and chest.
- Dissecting cellulitis of the scalp
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A rare condition of the scalp associated with hidradenitis suppurativa, with pus-filled or indurated lumps, scarring and permanent hair loss.
- Pyogenic arthritis
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Arthritis caused by invasion of a joint by an infectious agent resulting in painful joint inflammation.
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Sabat, R., Jemec, G.B.E., Matusiak, Ł. et al. Hidradenitis suppurativa. Nat Rev Dis Primers 6, 18 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41572-020-0149-1
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