A concise but comprehensive pocket handbook that provides an accessible and up-to-date introductory overview of this debilitating skin disease. Written by highly recognizable leaders in the field, this book presents essential information on the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis and management strategies and options for hidradenitis suppurativa, forming an ideal resource to increase awareness of this disease among healthcare professionals.Editor biographies vii
1 Disease Overview
1.1 Definition
1.2 Epidemiology
1.3 Risk factors
1.4 Mortality, morbidity, and quality of life
References
2 Clinical Presentation of Hidradenitis Suppurativa
2.1 Clinical presentation
2.2 Types of lesions
2.3 Involved areas
2.4 Clinical course
2.5 Prognosis and disease complications
2.6 Comorbidities and systemic associations
References
3 Pathophysiology of Hidradenitis Suppurativa
3.1 Pathogenesis
3.2 Genetics
3.3 External factors
3.4 Mechanical factors
3.5 Endocrinology
3.6 Inflammation
3.7 The role of bacteria
3.8 Immune dysregulation
3.9 Key points
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