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Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a complex, multifactorial chronic inflammatory skin disease of uncertain etiology. The peri-pubertal onset, peri-menstrual flares, and predilection for anatomic sites rich in apocrine glands suggest a… Click to show full abstract
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a complex, multifactorial chronic inflammatory skin disease of uncertain etiology. The peri-pubertal onset, peri-menstrual flares, and predilection for anatomic sites rich in apocrine glands suggest a possible role of sex hormones in pathogenesis, however, details regarding the exact mechanism remain unclear.
Keywords:
novel evidence;
hidradenitis suppurativa;
skin;
sex;
evidence androgen;
androgen receptor
Journal Title: British Journal of Dermatology
Year Published: 2021
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Journal Title: British Journal of Dermatology
Year Published: 2021
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