Guía clínica chilena para el manejo de hidradenitis supurativa / Chilean clinical guidelines for the management of hidradenitis suppurativa

La hidradenitis supurativa es una enfermedad inflamatoria crónica del folículo piloso que se caracteriza por la aparición recurrente de lesiones inflamatorias dolorosas y profundas predominantemente en pliegues. Debido a sus secuelas físicas y en la calidad de vida, debemos estar familiarizados con esta enfermedad, a fin de poder realizar un diagnóstico oportuno e implementar un tratamiento precoz. Esta guía clínica, elaborada por el grupo de trabajo de hidradenitis supurativa de la Sociedad Chilena de Dermatología y Venereología (SOCHIDERM), revisa su definición, epidemiología, fisiopatogenia, factores de riesgo, comorbilidades, impacto psicoemocional, presentación clínica, diagnóstico, clasificaciones, evaluación ecográfica, y tratamientos médico y quirúrgico. Finalmente se propone un algoritmo de enfrentamiento terapéutico.

Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic inflammatory disease of the hair follicle characterized by recurrent painful and inflamed lesions, predominantly affecting intertriginous regions. Due to its physical sequelae and impact on life quality, we should be familiarized with this disease to make an appropriate diagnosis and implement an early treatment. This clinical guideline, elaborated by the hidradenitis suppurativa workgroup of the Chilean Society of Dermatology and Venereology (SOCHIDERM), review its definition, epidemiology, pathophysiology, risk factors, comorbidities, psycho-emotional impact, clinical presentation, diagnosis, classifications, ultrasonographic evaluation, and its medical and surgical treatments. Finally, a therapeutic approach algorithm is proposed.

Clinical manifestations and quality of life in hidradenitis suppurativa patients: survey of participants from an internet support group

Abstract: Background: Hidradenitis suppurativa is a complex and infrequent autoinflammatory disease that impacts on quality of life. Its pathogenesis is not fully understood, which limits the development of curative treatments. Objectives: To evaluate clinical and quality of life aspects of hidradenitis suppurativa patients from a social group on the Internet. Methods: A cross-sectional, Internet-based survey study among participants in a discussion group (Facebook) of individuals with hidradenitis suppurativa. Patients were asked to answer a questionnaire about clinical-demographic aspects and quality of life (DLQI-BRA). Results: A total of 390 individuals agreed to participate in the study, 82% of them female, median age (p25-p75), of 31 (25-37) years old, disease onset at 15 (13-23) years, family member affected in 20% of cases, overweight (BMI 29 [25-33]) kg/m2 and severe impact on quality of life (DLQI 20 [13-25]). Regarding Hurley's classification, the participants provided information that enabled classification into: I (19%), II (52%) and III (29%). More severe cases were associated with males (OR = 1.69), higher weight (BMI: OR = 1.03) non-white color (OR = 1.43) and higher frequency of other autoinflammatory diseases (OR = 1.37). Study limitations: Voluntary adherence survey with self-completion of the questionnaire by 390 from about 1600 group members. Conclusions: Hidradenitis suppurativa patients who participated in a social network group had onset of the disease after puberty, with a predominance in females and overweight people, with great impact on the quality of life.

Consensus on the treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa - Brazilian Society of Dermatology

Abstract: Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic immune mediated disease of universal distribution that causes great damage to the quality of life of the affected individual, whose prevalence is estimated at 0.41% in the Brazilian population. The objective of this work was update on physiopathogenesis, diagnosis and classification of hidradenitis suppurativa and to establish therapeutic recommendations in the Brazilian reality. It was organized as a work group composed of eight dermatologists from several institutions of the country with experience in the treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa and carried out review on the topic. Recommendations were elaborated and voted by modified Delphi system and statistical analysis of the results was performed. The Brazilian consensus on the clinical approach of hidradenitis suppurativa had the support of the Brazilian Society of Dermatology.

Tratamento cirúrgico de hidradenite axilar supurativa com o uso do retalho paraescapular / Surgical treatment of axillary hidradenitis suppurativa using a parascapular flap

INTRODUÇÃO: A hidradenite supurativa (HS) é uma doença com prevalência em torno de 1% na população, de difícil tratamento clínico, que em sua cronificação pode levar a limitações funcionais, principalmente na região axilar. MÉTODOS: Este trabalho relata oito axilas com HS crônica estágio III de Hurley tratadas com exérese ampla da doença na região axilar e sua reconstrução imediata com o retalho paraescapular, operados no pelo Serviço de Cirurgia Plástica e Queimaduras do Hospital do Servidor Público Estadual de São Paulo. RESULTADOS: Todas as axilas tratadas não tiveram recorrência da doença (100%). Todos os retalhos paraescapulares mantiveram-se viáveis (100%), sendo a infecção de um dos retalhos (12,5%) a complicação imediata. Fechamento de 100% da área doadora em síntese primária. CONCLUSÃO: O tratamento da HS crônica axilar estágio III baseado na ressecção radical e reconstrução com retalho paraescapular mostrou-se uma opção efetiva no controle local da doença e um retalho seguro para cobertura do defeito axilar.

INTRODUCTION: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a disease with a prevalence of approximately 1% in the population and is difficult to clinically treat. Through chronification, it may lead to functional limitations, especially in the axillary region. METHODS: This study reports eight cases of axilla with chronic HS, Hurley stage III, treated with wide excision of the diseased part of the axillary region, followed by immediate reconstruction with a parascapular flap. The patients underwent surgery at the Plastic Surgery and Burns Service of the State Government Workers' Hospital of São Paulo. RESULTS: All the treated patients had no recurrence. All the parascapular flaps remained viable, and infection of one of the flaps (12.5%) was the immediate complication. Closure of the entire donor area was performed using primary synthesis. CONCLUSION: The treatment of chronic axillary HS, stage III, based on radical resection and reconstruction with a parascapular flap proved to be an effective alternative to locally control the disease and is a safe procedure to cover the axillary defect.

Hidradenitis suppurativa: epidemiological study of cases diagnosed at a dermatological reference center in the city of Bauru, in the Brazilian southeast State of São Paulo, between 2005 and 2015

Abstract: Background: Hidradenitis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the hair follicles. A treatment is necessary due to chronicity and psychological changes that patient present. Objective: To investigate epidemiological aspects and elaborate a risk group profile, promote early diagnosis and contribute to the knowledge about the disease. Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study with retrospective analysis of medical records of 194 patients diagnosed with hidrosadenitis in a dermatological reference center in the city of Bauru (SP) between 2005 and 2015. Results: Females accounted for 74% of cases. The age at diagnosis ranged from 10 to 67 years and the majority was within the 3rd and 4th decade of life. It occurred Association with diabetes mellitus in 33%, obesity in 55% and smoking in 61% was observed. Mean time between the onset of the disease and diagnosis was nine years. Hurley stage II was the most common at diagnosis. The therapeutic option mostly used in Hurley I and II was systemic antibiotics and in Hurley III was surgery. Study limitations: the main limitation of this study is its retrospective design, which does not allow the true clinical confirmation of the disease by investigators. Conclusion: we outlined the following profile: women, caucasian, between 3rd and 4th decade of life, associated with obesity, smoking, late diagnosis and multiple potential therapeutic modalities. We highlight the importance of studies like this in order to identify risk groups and encourage early diagnosis.

Hidradenitis supurativa prepuberal: presentación de 2 casos clínicos / Prepubertal Hidradenitis suppurativa: Report of 2 clinical cases

La hidradenitis supurativa (HS) es una enfermedad inflamatoria de la piel, caracterizada por la aparición de nódulos profundos en zonas que poseen glándulas apocrinas. Aparece más frecuentemente en mujeres entre la segunda y la tercera década de la vida. Objetivo Reportar 2 pacientes portadoras de HS a edad prepuberal. Caso 1 Paciente de sexo femenino, 10 años de edad, Tanner I-II, con antecedentes de obesidad. Consultó por un cuadro de 4 meses de evolución caracterizado por lesiones recurrentes en región inguinal bilateral que ocasionalmente drenan material purulento. Se diagnosticó HS Hurley I, se trató con antibióticos tópicos y manejo nutricional, con buena respuesta. Caso 2 Paciente de sexo femenino, 10 años de edad, Tanner I-II, con antecedentes de obesidad. Consultó desde los 6 años por cuadros recurrentes de lesiones en cara interna de muslo izquierdo. Fue tratada con múltiples cursos de antibióticos con escasa respuesta. Se diagnosticó HS Hurley I y se decidió manejo con terapia fotodinámica y apoyo nutricional, con buena respuesta. Conclusiones La etiología de la HS no es clara. La presentación a edades tempranas se asocia a antecedentes familiares y compromiso más extenso a futuro. El tratamiento de la enfermedad depende de cada caso, no existiendo un protocolo establecido.

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is an inflammatory follicular skin disease. It usually presents as recurrent, deep nodules in flexural apocrine gland bearing areas. It appears mainly in women, in the second and third decade of life. Objective To present 2 cases of patients with prepuberal HS. Case 1 A 10-year old female, Tanner stage I-II and obesity. History of 4 months of evolution with bilateral recurrent groin lesions that occasionally drain pus; HS Hurley stage I was diagnosed, and topical antibiotics and nutritional management were prescribed, with a good response. Case 2 A 10 years old female, Tanner stage I-II and obesity. Since the age of 6 years, recurrent episodes of lesions in the inner side of the left thigh were observed, and multiple antibiotics with poor response were prescribed. HS Hurley stage I was diagnosed, and photodynamic therapy and nutritional management were used, with good response. Conclusions The etiology of HS is unclear. Usually the presentation at early age is associated with a family history and more extensive compromise in the future. Treatment is difficult and depends on each case and severity.

Hidradenite supurativa (acne inversa): revisão da literatura e relato de caso sobre o tratamento cirúrgico de lesão pré-esternal / Hidradenitis suppurativa (acne inversa): review of the literature and case report on the surgical treatment of a presternal lesion

A Hidradenite Supurativa é uma doença crônica debilitante, estigmatizante e de difícil tratamento. A doença apresenta várias características clínicas, podendo ocorrer isolada ou simultaneamente em diversas localizações, geralmente simétricas, distribuídas na "linha do leite". Afeta a pele onde há maior quantidade de glândulas apócrinas intertriginosas, em ordem decrescente: axilas, região ano-genital, aréolas e sulco inframamário. Seu curso insidioso inicia com nódulos subcutâneos que se rompem e/ou coalescem, formando abscessos na derme profunda, extremamente doloridos. As lesões frequentemente drenam exudato purulento fétido, com importante prejuízo à qualidade de vida. Com a progressão da doença, ocorre formação de fistulas, comedões, fibrose, contraturas dérmicas e endurecimento da pele. Suas maiores chances de cura estão no diagnóstico precoce e tratamento individualizado, que abrange medidas farmacológicas, comportamentais e cirúrgicas. O tratamento cirúrgico tem sido considerado a medida curativa mais efetiva. A decisão entre as diversas modalidades vai depender do estágio, apresentação e comprometimento local e incluem incisão e drenagem dos abscessos, deroofing, marsupialização, eletrocirurgia, laser Nd:YAG, laser de CO2 e excisão cirúrgica extensa. As opções de reconstrução incluem cicatrização por segunda intenção, enxerto de pele total imediato ou tardio, fechamento primário e retalhos. O caso relatado de lesões préesternais apresentava características clínicas e histológicas compatíveis com HS, sendo esta uma localização incomum na Literatura. O resultado pós-operatório da ressecção de toda a lesão com fechamento primário mostrou-se resolutivo após longo tempo de seguimento. Mais ensaios clínicos randomizados são necessários para estipular o melhor manejo na HS.

Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic debilitating and stigmatizing disease that is difficult to treat. The disease presents several clinical characteristics, which may occur alone or simultaneously in various locations, generally symmetrical and distributed in the "milk line". It affects the following areas of the skin where intertriginous apocrine glands are numerous, in the descending order: axilla, anogenital region, areolas, and inframammary crease. Its insidious progression begins with formation of subcutaneous nodules that rupture and/or coalesce, forming extremely painful abscesses in the deep dermis. The lesions often drain foul purulent exudate, with significant damage to quality of life. As the disease progresses, formation of fistulas, comedones, fibrosis, dermal contractures, and hardening of the skin occur. The highest chances of cure are lie in early diagnosis and individualized treatment, which covers pharmacological, behavioral, and surgical measures. Surgical treatment has been considered a more effective curative measure. The decision between the different modalities will depend on the stage, presentation, and local commitment and include incision and drainage of abscesses, deroofing, marsupialization, electrosurgery, Nd:YAG laser, CO2 laser, and extensive surgical excision. The reconstruction options include healing by second intention, immediate or delayed full-thickness skin graft, primary closure, and flaps. The reported case of presternal injuries presented clinical and histological characteristics compatible with hidradenitis suppurativa; this location has been rarely reported in the literature. The postoperative results of complete resection of the lesion with primary closure indicated resolution over a long follow-up period. More randomized clinical trials are needed to determine the best management strategy for hidradenitis suppurativa.

Hidrosadenitis supurativa (Parte II) / Suppurative hidrosadenitis (Part II)

La Hidrosadenitis Supurativa (HS) es una enfermedad inflamatoria,folicular, crónica, recurrente y debilitante de la piel, caracterizadapor la presencia de abscesos y/o nódulos recurrentes, formación de fístulas y cicatrices. Las lesiones inflamatorias son dolorosas profundas y se localizan en zonas del cuerpo que poseen glándulas sudoríparas apocrinas, principalmente en la región axilar, inguinal y anogenital. Es una patología que presenta gran retraso en laconsulta y diagnóstico, ya que la mayoría de los casos leves sonreportados tardíamente. La resolución espontánea es poco probable y la discapacidad progresiva es comúnmente experimentada. Hay gran compromiso de la calidad de vida el que se correlaciona con la gravedad de la enfermedad. En esta segunda parte revisaremos las enfermedades asociadas a HS, complicaciones y alternativas terapéuticas de tipo médico y quirúrgico.

Hidradenitis suppurativa (Hs) is a chronic inflammatory, follicular,recurrent and debilitating disease characterized by painful and recurrent nodules forming extensive, fibrous anddisfigured scars. Inflammatory lesions are painful and affect primarily the axillae, inguinal and anogenital areas. Is a late disease in being diagnosed because of late consultation andreport. Spontaneous resolution is very rare and progressive disable is common. There is great quality of life involvementand related with the severity of the disease. In this second Part associated diseases, complications, and medical and surgery treatments are discussed.

Hidradenitis supurativa: evaluación por resonancia magnética / Hidradenitis suppurativa (hs), evaluation using mri

This corresponds to an inflammatory disease of the apocrine glands, distributed mainly in the axillary, perineal and perianal regions, clinically characterized by pain, swelling, and smelly discharge. Treatment is expensive, long and leaves large scars, generating economic and psychological problems for the patient. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) helps to confirm the diagnosis and determine its extension, which allows it to be distinguished from other entities and to choose the best treatment. To our knowledge, there is only one review of literature dedicated to the characteristics of this pathology using MRI, therefore we present an illustrated literature review in different patients treated at our center.

Corresponde a una enfermedad inflamatoria de las glándulas apocrinas, distribuidas principalmente a nivel axilar, perineal y perianal, caracterizado clínicamente por dolor, tumefacción y secreción mal oliente. Su tratamiento es costoso, largo y deja grandes cicatrices, generando problemas económicos y psicológicos para el paciente. La resonancia magnética (RM) ayuda a confirmar el diagnóstico y a determinar su extensión, lo que permite diferenciarlo de otras entidades y elegir el mejor tratamiento. A nuestro conocimiento, existe sólo una revisión de la literatura dedicada a las características de esta patología en resonancia magnética, por lo que presentamos una revisión de la literatura ilustrada en diferentes pacientes tratados en nuestro centro de atención.

Hidrosadenitis supurativa glútea y perianal: tratamiento quirúrgico / Perianal and gluteal suppurativa hidradenitis: surgical treatment

Introducción: La hidrosadenitis supurada (HS) es una enfermedad inflamatoria crónica que compromete las glándulas sudoríparas apócrinas, comenzando por la oclusión de los folículos pilosos. Puede localizarse en axilas, ingle, periné, periano y glúteos. Fue descripta en 1.839, es infrecuente y afecta a1 c/300-600 adultos. De acuerdo a sus características y estadio puede ser tratada médicamente o en forma quirúrgica. Objetivo: Comunicación del tratamiento quirúrgico realizado a pacientes portadores de HS localizada en la región glútea y perianal. Diseño: Trabajo descriptivo, retrospectivo y multicéntrico. Lugar de aplicación: Hosp. Santa María Magdalena de Magdalena, Hosp. HIGA San Martin de La Plata y práctica privada. Pacientes y métodos: Se analizan los resultados del tratamiento quirúrgico realizado a 7 pacientes que fueron tratados entre los años 2001 y 2011, que presentaban HS supurada glútea y perianal, con una edad promedio de 35,4 y un rango de 23 a 56. Cuatro de ellos con estadio II de Hurley a los cuales se les realizó marsupialización y drenaje y 3 con estadio III extirpación e injertos diferidos con piel del mismo paciente y una variante de injerto de piel porcina liofilizada que aceleró el tiempo de regeneración. Resultados: No se observó enfermedad de Crohn o carcinoma de células escamosas. De los 4 que fueron tratados con marsupialización, 2 evolucionaron favorablemente y fueron controlados durante 3 y 6 años respectivamente. El resto de ellos tuvieron recidivas a los 4 y 8 meses respectivamente, siendo tratados de la misma forma. Solamente 1 permanece en control desde hace tres años. Los 3 con extirpaciones e injertos diferidos son controlados en la actualidad sin presentar nuevas alteraciones, con un periodo de evolución de 5, 3 y 2 años respectivamente. No se realizaron colostomías de derivación. Conclusiones: Los métodos conservadores de tratamiento tienen poco efecto cuando la HS glútea y perianal es extensa...

Introduction: The hidrosadenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the apocrine sweat glands. This condition occludes the hair follicles and it can be found in the armpits, the groin, the perineum, the perianal area and the gluteus. It was first described in 1839 and it is a rare disease that affects 1 among 300-600 adults. Due to the stage and the features of the disease, it can be treated either with medication or with surgery. Purpose: The aim of this study is to report the surgical treatment carried out on patients suffering from HS in the perianal area and the gluteus. Layout: This is a descriptive, retrospective and multicentre study. Place: This study was carried out in the 'Hospital Santa María Magdalena', Magdalena, in the 1 Hospital HIGA San Martín, La Plata and in private practice. Patients and Methods: The results of the surgical treatment carried out on 7 patients who suffered from HS in the perianal area and the gluteus during the years 2001 and 2011 are analyzed. Those patients were 23-56 years old on average 35.4. Marsupialization and drainage was carried out on 4 patients who were in Hurley stage II. Surgical excisions and skin grafts stage III with the patient's own skin and lyophilized pigskin that speeded the time of regeneration were done to 3 patients. Results: Crohn's Disease or squamous cell carcinoma was not observed. 2 of the 4 patients who were treated with marsupialization recovered favorably and they were monitored during 3 and 6 years. The rest of the patients had recurrences within a period of 4 and 8 months. Only 1 patient has still been monitored for the last three years. The 3 patients who had excisions and skin grafts are monitored at present and they do not show alterations within a period of evolution of 5,3 and 2 years. No colostomy was perfonned. Conclusion: The traditional methods do not show useful results when the HS in the perianal area and the gluteus is extensive...

Hidradenitis suppurativa: literature review and case report

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic, recurrent and debilitating disease, affecting mainly women, especially in their second and third decades of life. Its most common incidence is in the axillary, inguinal, perianal and inframammary regions. Its complications include chronic fistulizing processes, with involvement of important adjacent structures, such as the sacrum and coccyx, the anal sphincter, urethra and great-caliber vessels, such as the groin vessels. The proportions of some cases of HS requiring extensive surgical procedures at several moments and the application of flaps and grafts, justify unusual cases reports, like this one. The authors present a case of extensive involvement of the perianal and gluteal regions, which required extended resection with flap in the first approach and fistulectomy in a second surgical moment, with good result for the patient. (AU)

A hidradenite supurativa (HS) é uma doença crônica, recorrente e debilitante, que afeta principalmente mulheres, sobretudo na segunda e terceira décadas de vida. Incide mais nas regiões axilar, inguinal, perianal e inframamária. Dentre suas complicações crônicas, são descritos processos fistulizantes com comprometimento de estruturas importantes, como o sacro e o cóccix, aparelho esfincteriano, uretra e vasos calibrosos, como os inguinais. As proporções de alguns casos de HS, exigindo intervenções alargadas, em vários tempos e com aplicação de retalhos e enxertos justificam relatos de casos que fogem da rotina, como o atual. Os autores apresentam um caso de comprometimento extenso da região glútea e perianal, que exigiu ressecção alargada com retalho e fistulectomia em um segundo tempo cirúrgico, com bom resultado para a paciente. (AU)

Hidradenite supurativa / Hidradenitis suppurativa

Revisão bibliográfica em um periodo de 5 anos (1998 a 2002) sobre Hidradenite supurativa, abordando-se desde sua fisiopatologia, aspectos clínicos e histopatológicos até as modalidades terapêuticas atualmente utilizadas, discutindo-se suas indicações e limitações à luz da bibliografia consultada. A determinação da técnica a ser utilizada vai depender da fase evolutiva da doença, a sua extensão e localização das lesões entre outras variáveis...