Women With HS at Higher Risk for Adverse Pregnancy and Maternal Outcomes

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is an independent risk factor for adverse pregnancy and maternal outcomes, according to a recent study published in Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Researchers aimed to compare risk of adverse pregnancy and maternal outcomes among women with and without HS and to evaluate influence of comorbid conditions in a retrospective cohort analysis conducted between January 1, 2011, and September 30, 2015.

HS pregnancies had a higher risk of spontaneous abortion, preterm birth, gestational diabetes mellitus, gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, and cesarean section compared with control pregnancies. Potential influences of disease duration, activity, or severity and newborn outcomes were not evaluated.

“HS appears to be an independent risk factor for adverse pregnancy and maternal outcomes,” stated the study authors. “This risk is influenced by comorbidities that may be modifiable with early identification and management,” they added.

Reference
Fitzpatrick L, Hsiao J, Tannenbaum R, Strunk A, Garg A. Adverse pregnancy and maternal outcomes in women with hidradenitis suppurativa. J Am Acad Dermatol. Published June 11, 2021. doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2021.06.023