Rethinking the female predominance in hidradenitis suppurativa

Choi, Ellie; Chandran, Nisha Suyien

doi:10.1111/ijd.14313

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“…In Western Europe and America, HS is more common in women compared to men. However, studies from eastern nations including Singapore, South Korea, Malaysia and Japan 50‐53 Turkey, 54 Malta 55 and Tunisia 56 have observed higher prevalence in men. This male preponderance may be partially confounded by the relatively higher frequency of smoking among Asian men compared to women 50 .…”

Section: Racial Background and Hsmentioning

confidence: 97%

What causes hidradenitis suppurativa ?—15 years after

Zouboulis

Benhadou

Byrd

et al. 2020

Experimental Dermatology

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Section: Racial Background and Hsmentioning

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What causes hidradenitis suppurativa ?—15 years after

Zouboulis

Benhadou

Byrd

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Experimental Dermatology

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“…Previous studies performed in Western countries have shown that HS was more prevalent in females with female‐to‐male ratios of 2.6–3.3:1 2,9 . In Asian countries, the converse is true where the ratios of male:female patients are consistently higher, as evidenced by the demographics of studies from East Asia and South‐East Asia 10 . A nationwide registry study of Korea revealed a predominance of male cases with the female‐to‐male ratio of 1:1.6 7 .…”

Section: Epidemiology Of Hs In Asiamentioning

confidence: 89%

“…The smoking rate of female HS patients was twice as high as that of the general female population in Korea, indirectly suggesting a possible relationship between HS and smoking. This trend of female smoking being less prevalent than male smoking is mirrored across Asia, including Japan, Singapore and Malaysia 10 . In Asian countries, women's smoking is perceived negatively in social customs and, consequently, would be much less prevalent than in Western counties.…”

Section: Epidemiology Of Hs In Asiamentioning

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Hidradenitis suppurativa in South‐East Asia and East Asia

Chandran

Lee

Kurokawa

2021

Experimental Dermatology

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Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) in South‐East Asia and East Asia shows distinct clinical, environmental, physiological and likely genetic differences compared with the West. A male predominance is present, which may be due to differences in smoking habits. Involvement of the buttocks is common in East Asian patients, while the axillae are most commonly affected in South‐East Asian patients. Metabolic comorbidities are prevalent in South‐East Asian and East Asian HS patients. A family history of HS is less common than noted in Western populations. Asian ethnic subgroups deserve further study.

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“…Sex-specific differences in smoking habits might also play an essential role because the smoking rates are much higher in the male than female Asian population. [20][21][22][23] The anatomical distribution of HS lesions commonly includes the axillae, groin, buttocks, and perineal and perianal regions as reported in previous Western and Asian studies. However, the most frequently affected area differs according to the geographical population.…”

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Prevalence of Acne Inversa (Hidradenitis Suppurativa) in China: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Epidemiological Study

Wang

Qiang

et al. 2022

Int J Dermatol Venereol

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Objective: This study was performed to estimate the prevalence of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) in China and describe the demographic and clinical features of HS in the Chinese population. Methods: This multicenter clinic-based cross-sectional study was conducted in dermatology clinics within 19 hospitals located in 15 cities/provinces across China from September to October 2020. The prevalence of HS was calculated as the percentage of patients with HS among all visitors at participating clinics during the 1-month study period. HS was independently diagnosed by two certified dermatologists at each site. All visitors at participating clinics were screened, and all patients with HS were invited to participate in a questionnaire survey to elucidate the demographics and clinical features of HS in the Chinese population. Results: We identified 92 patients with HS among 274,742 visitors at participating clinics. The prevalence rate was 0.03349% or 33.49 per 100,000 population (95% confidence interval, 26.64-40.32), and the female:male ratio was 1.0:4.7. Conclusion: The overall prevalence of HS in China was lower than that in Western and other Asian countries with a predominance of male patients.

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Rethinking the female predominance in hidradenitis suppurativa

Cited by 14 publications

References 8 publications

What causes hidradenitis suppurativa ?—15 years after

What causes hidradenitis suppurativa ?—15 years after

Hidradenitis suppurativa in South‐East Asia and East Asia

Prevalence of Acne Inversa (Hidradenitis Suppurativa) in China: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Epidemiological Study

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