Hidradenitis Suppurativa Symptom Relief: Pain and Itch.

Dermatol Clin

Department of Dermatology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA. Electronic address:

Published: April 2025

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. Itch in HS, although less studied, is also a prevalent and distressing symptom. The aim of this narrative review is to apply current knowledge of HS pain and pruritus to develop a practical approach for symptomatic management in the dermatology office.

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