Korean gender differences in hidradenitis suppuratva: nature or nurture?

Abstract

In a recent population‐based study on hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) in Korea, Lee et al. found that the female to male ratio was 1:1.6. They describe "a remarkable predisposition for HS among males" and note that this finding was contrary to what is usually reported in European studies.^2,3 Drs. Lee and coworkers argue that the inverse female‐to‐male ratio suggests "a major racial difference". On the other hand, the female to male ratio of 1:1.6 was consistent with the results obtained in a Japanese study.

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