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    • Microbiome research
    • Genetics of skin disease

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    • Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition characterized by follicular occlusion and subsequent development of painful lesions.
    • Genetic factors, including mutations in the gamma-secretase complex, and keratinocyte dysfunction are implicated in a subset of HS patients.
    • Skin microbiota dysbiosis is observed in HS, but the exact role of bacteria in disease pathogenesis remains undetermined.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To elucidate the complex interplay of genetic, microbial, and immune factors in hidradenitis suppurativa.
    • To understand the dynamics of innate and adaptive immune responses in lesional skin of HS patients.
    • To identify potential therapeutic targets for more effective HS treatments.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of current literature on HS pathogenesis, including genetic associations and microbiome studies.
    • Analysis of immune cell infiltrates and inflammatory pathways in lesional skin.
    • Investigation of the role of specific bacterial species or communities in HS development.

    Main Results:

    • HS involves a mixed inflammatory response with both innate and adaptive immune cells.
    • Genetic predispositions and keratinocyte abnormalities contribute to HS.
    • Microbiota dysbiosis is present, but its causative role in HS is not fully established.

    Conclusions:

    • A comprehensive understanding of HS pathogenesis is crucial for developing targeted therapies beyond current anti-TNF and anti-IL-17 treatments.
    • Further research is needed to clarify the precise role of the skin microbiota in HS.
    • Investigating the complex immune dynamics in HS may lead to novel therapeutic strategies.