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2024 Jan 08


Dermatology


38190809

Hidradenitis suppurativa is associated with severe sexual impairment.

Authors

Krajewski PK, Strobel A, Schultheis M, Staubach P, Grabbe S, Hennig K, Matusiak L, von Stebut E, Garcovich S, Bayer H, Heise M, Kirschner U, Nikolakis G, Szepietowski JC

Abstract

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the pilosebaceous unit, often affecting and deforming intimate regions. HS is associated with severe pain, pruritus, and constant, purulent, malodorous discharge expected to impair sexual health of patients.