Overview Of The Risk Factors And Complications Of Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Obesity

Evidence shows that obesity increases an individual's risk of developing this condition. Individuals who are overweight also experience more severe symptoms than other patients. This is because the skin of obese individuals rubs together more. Their skin will also have folds in it! Overweight patients also have increased inflammation in their bodies.

Thankfully, losing excess weight lowers this risk factor. Patients will experience fewer flares as a result. These flares will also be less severe! Research has shown that patients need to lose ten percent of their body weight to see significant symptom improvement. One study showed a thirty-five percent reduction in patients who reported symptoms when they lost weight. Weight loss means less friction on the skin. It also lowers how much bacteria remain on the skin and grow.

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