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Smoker's boils.

Rudolf Happle1, Arne König

  • 1Department of Dermatology, University Medical Center Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany. rudolf.happle@uniklinik-freiburg.de

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Smokers are highly susceptible to hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). We propose renaming HS in smokers to "smoker's boils" to improve early diagnosis and intervention, potentially halting disease progression.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) predominantly affects smokers, with smoking being a significant eliciting factor.
  • Approximately 90% of HS patients are smokers, highlighting a strong etiological link.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a more specific term, "smoker's boils," for HS in smokers.
  • To enhance awareness and facilitate early recognition of incipient HS among smokers.

Main Methods:

  • Presentation of clinical images of early HS lesions in smokers.
  • Distinguishing HS in smokers from rare cases in non-smokers.

Main Results:

  • The proposed term "smoker's boils" aids in diagnosing HS at its earliest stages.
  • Early diagnosis allows for timely intervention, such as smoking cessation.

Conclusions:

  • Renaming HS to "smoker's boils" offers a practical advantage for early diagnosis in smokers.
  • Stopping smoking during the incipient stage of HS may prevent disease progression.