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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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  • Olivia Anderson

  • March 13, 2026

  • 2 min

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    Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is linked to increased rates of self-harm and suicide compared to the general population.

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    A study of 9,566 HS patients found 3.3% engaged in self-harm, versus 1.1% in matched controls.

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    The study revealed a higher hazard of suicide among HS patients, with 0.2% dying by suicide compared to 0.1% of controls.

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    Patients with HS who died by suicide had a higher history of prior self-harm and used nonviolent methods more frequently.

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    The findings emphasize the mental health burden of HS and the need for clinician awareness in patient care.

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HS Linked to Higher Self-Harm, Suicide Risk

  • by Olivia Anderson

  • March 13, 2026

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