Hidradenitis suppurativa

Kian Zarchi, Gregor B.E. Jemec

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Abstract

Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic inflammatory skin disease affecting approximately 1% of the adult population. It presents clinically as painful inflammatory nodules, draining sinuses, and abscesses, causing considerable pain and discomfort. It has a substantial negative impact on quality of life, more so than many other skin diseases, such as eczema and psoriasis. The disease is associated with physical and psychological morbidity, such as depression, metabolic syndrome, and an increased risk of cancer. Herein, an overview of the disease and its treatment is provided.

OriginalsprogEngelsk
TitelSkin Necrosis
ForlagSpringer-Verlag Wien
Sider131-135
Antal sider5
ISBN (Elektronisk)9783709112410
ISBN (Trykt)9783709112403
DOI
StatusUdgivet - 1 jan. 2015

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