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Global Hidradenitis Suppurativa Atlas (GHiSA)
Hidradenitis Suppurativa is a noncommunicable skin condition characterized by severe and visible skin symptoms. These symptoms often lead to considerable disability and multifaceted impairments, creating a lasting handicap unique to skin diseases. This Atlas underscores the urgent need for enhanced global healthcare efforts for Hidradenitis Suppurativa, providing detailed insights aimed at improving understanding and guiding effective interventions.
Global Hidradenitis Suppurativa Atlas (GHiSA)
Hidradenitis Suppurativa is a noncommunicable skin condition characterized by severe and visible skin symptoms. These symptoms often lead to considerable disability and multifaceted impairments, creating a lasting handicap unique to skin diseases. This Atlas underscores the urgent need for enhanced global healthcare efforts for Hidradenitis Suppurativa, providing detailed insights aimed at improving understanding and guiding effective interventions.
What is Hidradenitis Suppurativa?
Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by recurrent episodes of painful, deep-seated nodules, abscesses, or sinus tracts. For a diagnosis of HS, these symptoms must appear in areas such as the axilla, under the breasts, or in the ano-genital region at least twice within a six-month period
Countries participating in GHiSA
This figure highlights the countries participating in the Global Hidradenitis Suppurativa Atlas (GHiSA) in purple. By establishing partnerships with centers in various countries, GHiSA seeks to provide the first globally comparable dataset on HS epidemiology.
Countries participating in GHiSA
This figure highlights the countries participating in the Global Hidradenitis Suppurativa Atlas (GHiSA) in purple. By establishing partnerships with centers in various countries, GHiSA seeks to provide the first globally comparable dataset on HS epidemiology.
Latest news
WHO retter større opmærksomhed mod hudsygdomme (WHO directs greater attention to skin diseases)
Global Hidradenitis Suppurativa Atlas Produces Report Aimed at Advancing Knowledge and Awareness of HS
Global Report Press Release
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