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2019


Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol


12

Perspectives On Perceived Stigma And Self-Stigma In Patients With Hidradenitis Suppurativa.

Authors

Koumaki D, Efthymiou O, Bozi E, Katoulis AC
Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2019; 12:785-790.
PMID: 31802927.

Abstract

To review current knowledge on how patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) experience stigmatization, as well as on its associations with clinical and psychosocial characteristics of the disease. A better understanding of these may help dermatologists improve screening and management for the benefit of HS patients.