Dermatology
| Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Dermatology
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
The psychosocial impact of Hidradenitis suppurativa
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Source:
EADV Virtual - Poster session
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Published on Medfyle:
November 2020
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Key messages
- HS is a pathological skin condition with a significant psychological impact.
- This case looked at a patient with a 10-year history of HS, for which she had received surgery and a variety of different treatments.
- HS was severely affecting her work ability and social interactions.
- A psychiatrist diagnosed depression brought on by the discomfort and hospitalisations associated with the HS.