Alcohol Use and Hidradenitis Suppurativa: An Unclear Relationship
Biologic plausibility remains, as alcohol can promote dysbiosis, inflammation, and oxidative stress that may influence disease activity and healing. This review highlights the need for larger, controlled trials that determine whether the reduction or elimination of alcohol may improve HS outcomes.
Authors
- Sophie Barlow (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5604-1360)
- Connor Gill
- Emily Guzzardi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-0367-5566)
- Gerardo Guilarte
- Sonal Choudhary
- Miriam Motlak
Institutions
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Skin Appendage Disorders
- Published
- 2026-01-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000550645
- Primary Topic
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00