The Role of Hormones in Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Systematic Review

    December 2022 in “ International Journal of Molecular Sciences ”
    Nessr Abu Rached, Thilo Gambichler, Johannes W. Dietrich … Falk G. Bechara
    Studysummary This review explores the hormonal factors related to hidradenitis suppurativa, emphasizing insulin resistance and pro-inflammatory adipokines, but reports no new clinical findings and suggests further research is needed.
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