Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that affects the hair follicles and apocrine sweat glands. Hidradenitis suppurativa affects approximately 1% of the population, with women being more commonly affected than men. It often begins after puberty, usually in the 20s or 30s.
In 2023, the total prevalent cases of hidradenitis suppurativa in the 7MM were nearly 6.2 million. These cases are anticipated to increase by 2034, as per DelveInsight. As per estimates, in the US, EU4 and the UK, hidradenitis suppurativa was seen to be slightly more common in females (~75%) than males (~25%). Conversely, in Japan, males represent nearly 70% of the total...
