ArticleDermatology and therapy2024
Profound Sexual Dysfunction Among Patients with Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Cross-sectional Study.
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- Illness Acceptance in Patients with Hidradenitis Suppurativa Depends on Disease Severity and Psychosocial Parameters: An Observational Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Psychiatric Comorbidity in Hidradenitis Suppurativa-A Large-Scale Retrospective Cohort Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa Changes Major Life Decisions of Affected Patients: A Cross-sectional Study.Acta dermato-venereologica · 2026Article
- A Cross-Sectional Study on Relationships Between Depression and Anxiety in Hidradenitis Suppurativa Patients and Disease Severity, Subjective Symptoms and Quality of Life.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Does Alexithymia Affect Patients with Hidradenitis Suppurativa?Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2026Article
- Immune-mediated skin diseases and erectile dysfunction: mechanisms and multidisciplinary management.Frontiers in immunology · 2026Review
- Plant-Based Foods for Chronic Skin Diseases: A Focus on the Mediterranean Diet.Current nutrition reports · 2025Review
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Abstract
introductionSexual health, a critical aspect of overall well-being, is often compromised in individuals with chronic disorders. Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that mainly affects intertriginous areas, potentially impacting sexual health as a result of its specific symptoms and psychosocial burden.
methodsThis cross-sectional study utilized data from the EpiCAi project, focusing on 199 patients with HS. Participants completed digital questionnaires assessing sexual health via sex-specific instruments: the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) for women and the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) for men, alongside different psychosocial scales. The disease severity was assessed using the Hurley stage and the Lesion Identification Scheme for Acne Inversa (LISAI).
resultsThe majority of the participants reported impaired sexual health, with significant clinical sexual dysfunctions noted in 71.8% of women (FSFI score < 26) and erectile dysfunction in 63.8% of men. Sexual dysfunction was associated with several factors, including age, and marital status. Psychosocial factors, notably depression and quality of life, showed strong correlations with sexual health outcomes. Notably, women over 40 and those treated with biologics reported more severe dysfunction, while among men, employment status significantly influenced sexual health.
conclusionsHS profoundly affects the sexual health of both male and female patients, with significant impacts on their quality of life and psychological well-being. The findings underscore the necessity for healthcare providers to address sexual health proactively in the management of HS, considering both physical symptoms and psychosocial impacts. This holistic approach is essential for improving patient outcomes and overall quality of life.
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