Hidradenitis suppurativa may impact clothing patterns even in patients with mild disease and symptoms: an observational study

Singh, Rohan; Mohammed, Arooj; Senthilnathan, Aditi; Feldman, Steven R.; Pichardo, Rita O

doi:10.1111/bjd.21035

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“…26 The majority of asked HS patients reported that tight clothing worsen their disease through mechanical stress. 27 Our study revealed that the great majority of women with HS carry a stigma and feel restricted in their choice of clothing. What is more, most of them stated that their ability to make friends and their social life on the whole are impaired because of HS.…”

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confidence: 68%

Quality-of-life endpoints in women of childbearing age with hidradenitis suppurativa: a tertiary-care-centre-based study

Tsentemeidou

Sotiriou

Bakirtzi

et al. 2022

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Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) principally affects women of childbearing age, who face gender-specific challenges, with lower life-quality than men. To investigate various quality-of-life endpoints in women of childbearing age with HS. A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was performed at a university dermatology department. Eighteen yes/no and one open-ended questions explored impact of HS on social life, sexual life, family planning, working life and healthcare-backed support. Ninety-six women were included. Most women (80.8%) carry a stigma because of HS, which also affects their choice of clothes and social relationships. Sexual impairment affects 73.1% of women. One third of women wants less or no children because of HS, 67.7% worry about its impact on pregnancy, birth and the postpartum, and 84.6% worry about the impact of HS treatment on fertility and their babies’ health. Almost 43% fear losing their job because of HS, 34.4% are discriminated against at work and 33.3% state HS has hindered their career. Most women are not adequately informed about their disease or available support groups/material and 41.7% have not received good enough care through pregnancy/postpartum. Life-quality endpoints should be meticulously screened in women. Multidisciplinary-led treatment should be offered during pregnancy and the postpartum.

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confidence: 68%

Quality-of-life endpoints in women of childbearing age with hidradenitis suppurativa: a tertiary-care-centre-based study

Tsentemeidou

Sotiriou

Bakirtzi

et al. 2022

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“…Thus, although often not taken into consideration by either physicians or patients, the correct choice of clothing should be an integral part of HS management ( Figure 2 ) [ 86 ]. In a recent survey, including a small number of HS patients, almost all of them reported that tight clothing and mechanical stress (related to pressure on skin) had worsened their HS lesions [ 87 ]. In addition, the characteristics and types of dressings used in HS patients [ 88 ] might influence choice of clothing.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Abbreviation: HS, hidradenitis suppurativa. Information extracted from references [ 72 , 86 , 87 , 112 , 131 , 132 , 133 , 134 , 135 , 136 , 137 , 152 , 157 , 158 , 168 , 169 , 173 , 174 ].…”

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Hidradenitis Suppurativa: The Influence of Gender, the Importance of Trigger Factors and the Implications for Patient Habits

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Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a debilitating, chronic, inflammatory skin disease primarily affecting apocrine gland-rich areas of the body. On the one hand, the presence of triggering factors—some identified, others only hypothesized—may initiate or perpetuate the pathogenic process of HS. In addition to cigarette smoking and diet, other trigger factors, including choice of clothing, are frequently observed in clinical practice. On the other hand, the presence of disease may influence habits of HS patients. Indeed, high incidences of sexual and sleep impairment have been reported in these patients. Consequently, alcohol and substance abuse may be a coping strategy for the emotional and psychological disease burden. Furthermore, a greater awareness of gender differences in HS may be important for dermatologists in their own clinical practice (i.e., pregnancy and breastfeeding). Consequently, in this loop interaction, comprehensive knowledge of all factors involved is crucial for the management of HS patients. Thus, the objective of this review is to (i) discuss the influence of gender on HS, (ii) summarize the most frequent triggering factors of HS and (iii) analyze the impact of HS on patient habits.

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“…2 Less than half of the dermatologists surveyed reported discussing clothing modifications, which can help reduce flares of HS. 3 Wireless bras with thick bands, "boy shorts" or loose boxers for underwear, and loose-fitting clothing are recommended. 4 HidraWear (HidraMed Solutions, Ireland) provides HS-specific clothing that was shown to improve comfort, mobility, and time spent on dressing changes.…”

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Wound care counseling of patients with hidradenitis suppurativa: perspectives of dermatologists

Poondru

Scott

Riley

2023

International Journal of Women’s Dermatology

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Hidradenitis suppurativa may impact clothing patterns even in patients with mild disease and symptoms: an observational study

Cited by 4 publications

References 7 publications

Quality-of-life endpoints in women of childbearing age with hidradenitis suppurativa: a tertiary-care-centre-based study

Quality-of-life endpoints in women of childbearing age with hidradenitis suppurativa: a tertiary-care-centre-based study

Hidradenitis Suppurativa: The Influence of Gender, the Importance of Trigger Factors and the Implications for Patient Habits

Wound care counseling of patients with hidradenitis suppurativa: perspectives of dermatologists

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