What is hidradenitis suppurativa?
Hidradenitis suppurativa chronic inflammatory skin disorder that primarily affects the underarm, groin, perineum, and area under the breasts. As the disease becomes chronic, ulcers appear, sinus tracts enlarge, fistulas develop, and fibrosis and scarring become evident.
How do members experience hidradenitis suppurativa?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with hidradenitis suppurativa*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for hidradenitis suppurativa*
*Data from patients with hidradenitis suppurativa, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Compare treatments taken by people with hidradenitis suppurativa*
*Data from patients with hidradenitis suppurativa, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Who has hidradenitis suppurativa on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 41 | |
| 30s | 127 | |
| 40s | 167 | |
| 50s | 115 | |
| 60s | 52 | |
| 70+ | 15 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 67 | |
| Female | 453 |