Hidradenitis Suppurativa Symptom Relief: Pain and Itch.

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that may cause debilitating pain and itch. Given their physical and psychological burden, recognition and treatment of HS-associated symptoms are critical for supporting patients with HS. The complex nature of HS pain, encompassing acute and chronic timing as well as nociceptive, neuropathic, and nociplastic character, requires a tailored treatment approach.

Comparing maximum and average numerical rating scale pain scores in hidradenitis suppurativa.

Pain is the most impactful and burdensome symptom of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and profoundly affects patients' quality of life. There is variation in how trials measure HS pain, with some reporting maximum and others reporting average 7-day pain. It remains unknown whether there is a difference between these measures and which is more strongly associated with quality of life in HS.