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Vedaja Surapaneni1, Mina V Milosavljevic1, Lauren A V Orenstein1
1Department of Dermatology, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia.
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Pain is the most impactful symptom in hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), contributing to physical limitations, worsened mental health, and impaired social relationships. Some HS-directed therapies ameliorate HS pain; however, these medications provide insufficient relief for many people living with HS. This article reviews what is currently known about HS pain phenotypes and pathophysiology, the effectiveness of HS treatments for pain, and practical suggestions for dermatologists to help patients manage the symptoms of acute and chronic HS pain.
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