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HS Linked to Higher Self-Harm, Suicide Risk

Prior self-harm episodes and nonviolent methods are more common among HS patients who die by suicide, new research finds.

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A recent study in JAMA Dermatology examines the connection between hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), a chronic inflammatory skin disease, and elevated rates of self-harm and suicide. Analyzing data from 9,566 HS patients and 47,827 controls from Danish registries, the researchers found that 3.3% of HS patients reported self-harm compared to 1.1% of controls, with suicide rates also significantly higher. The study highlights the critical need for healthcare providers to recognize the mental health challenges faced by HS patients, emphasizing early intervention and awareness.

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HS Linked to Higher Self-Harm, Suicide Risk

  • by Olivia Anderson

  • March 13, 2026

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