Dermatology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Via Pace, 9, 20122, Milan, Italy.
Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, Università Degli Studi Di Milano, Via Pace, 9, 20122, Milan, Italy.
Arch Dermatol Res. 2024 Aug 24;316(8):577. doi: 10.1007/s00403-024-03316-2.
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a frequent chronic inflammatory skin condition primarily affecting areas rich in apocrine sweat glands, presenting with comedones, papules, nodules, and abscesses, as well as tunnels and hypertrophic scarring. Despite its prevalence and impact on quality of life, the pathogenesis of HS remains incompletely understood. Notably, its diagnosis often suffers from delays and misidentification, therefore an improved education for healthcare providers is mandatory. Moreover, HS is frequently associated with systemic comorbidities and a multidisciplinary approach is suggested for its management. Recognizing these challenges, a group of Italian HS experts and patients convened to develop consensus guidelines via the Nominal Group Technique. Through iterative meetings and remote collaboration, they identified key areas for improvement and formulated consensus statements to guide healthcare providers in delivering optimal care. This collaborative effort highlights the importance of standardized approaches and interdisciplinary collaboration in managing HS effectively.
化脓性汗腺炎（HS）是一种常见的慢性炎症性皮肤病，主要影响富含顶泌汗腺的区域，表现为粉刺、丘疹、结节和脓肿，以及瘘管和增生性瘢痕。尽管其患病率和对生活质量的影响很大，但 HS 的发病机制仍不完全清楚。值得注意的是，其诊断常常存在延迟和误诊，因此必须加强对医疗保健提供者的教育。此外，HS 常与全身性合并症相关，建议采用多学科方法进行管理。为了应对这些挑战，一组意大利 HS 专家和患者通过名义小组技术召集起来制定共识指南。通过迭代会议和远程协作，他们确定了需要改进的关键领域，并制定了共识声明，以指导医疗保健提供者提供最佳护理。这种合作努力强调了在有效管理 HS 方面采用标准化方法和跨学科合作的重要性。
