Pain management in hidradenitis suppurativa

Pain is the most impactful symptom in hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), contributing to physical limitations, worsened mental health, and impaired social relationships. Some HS-directed therapies ameliorate HS pain; however, these medications provide insufficient relief for many people living with HS....

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Published in:Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2024-12, Vol.91 (6), p.S52-S63
Main Authors: Surapaneni, Vedaja, Milosavljevic, Mina V., Orenstein, Lauren A.V.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
acne inversa
Acute Pain - diagnosis
Acute Pain - etiology
Acute Pain - therapy
Analgesics - therapeutic use
Chronic Pain - diagnosis
Chronic Pain - etiology
Chronic Pain - therapy
hidradenitis suppurativa
Hidradenitis Suppurativa - complications
Hidradenitis Suppurativa - diagnosis
Hidradenitis Suppurativa - therapy
Humans
medical dermatology
Pain Management - methods
Pain Measurement
pain outcomes
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Summary:Pain is the most impactful symptom in hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), contributing to physical limitations, worsened mental health, and impaired social relationships. Some HS-directed therapies ameliorate HS pain; however, these medications provide insufficient relief for many people living with HS. This article reviews what is currently known about HS pain phenotypes and pathophysiology, the effectiveness of HS treatments for pain, and practical suggestions for dermatologists to help patients manage the symptoms of acute and chronic HS pain.
ISSN:0190-9622
1097-6787
1097-6787
DOI:10.1016/j.jaad.2024.09.006