Exploring itch in hidradenitis suppurativa with lessons from atopic dermatitis and psoriasis

  • Published on 02/03/2025
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Nicole Trupiano 1, Kelly Young 2, Harika Echuri 3, Jalal Maghfour 4, Lauren A. V. Orenstein 3, Iltefat Hamzavi 4

1 Department of Dermatology Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Chicago Illinois USA
2 University of Michigan Medical School Ann Arbor Michigan USA
3 Emory University Department of Dermatology Atlanta Georgia USA
4 Henry Ford Health Department of Dermatology Detroit Michigan USA

Abstract

Itch is a prominent symptom in many cutaneous disorders, including atopic dermatitis (AD), prurigo nodularis, and psoriasis. Itch is also a common but overlooked concern in patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). Currently, the mechanisms underlying itch in HS remain unclear. To gain a better understanding, we reviewed the literature on pruritus in HS and other itch‐predominant disorders, AD, and psoriasis. In HS, psoriasis, and AD, we found that itch often co‐localized...

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