Profound Sexual Dysfunction Among Patients with Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Cross-sectional Study

Autor: Piotr K. Krajewski, Alexandra Strobel, Michael Schultheis, Petra Staubach, Stephan Grabbe, Katharina Hennig, Lukasz Matusiak, Esther von Stebut, Simone Garcovich, Hans Bayer, Marcus Heise, Uwe Kirschner, Georgios Nikolakis, Jacek C. Szepietowski
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Dermatology and Therapy, Vol 14, Iss 7, Pp 1823-1838 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2193-8210
2190-9172
DOI: 10.1007/s13555-024-01196-y
Popis: Abstract Introduction Sexual 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. Methods This 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). Results The majority of the participants reported impaired sexual health, with significant clinical sexual dysfunctions noted in 71.8% of women (FSFI score
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