Why Sanofi’s Zen study on
Hidradenitis Suppurativa is so important…
More common in women and African Americans, Hidradenitis is a chronic (on-going) skin disease/disorder that causes painful, itchy bumps or lumps (abscesses) that leak. These lumps, nodules or lesions are usually found in areas such as skin folds or where skin touches skin (like the armpit and upper thigh area). Left untreated, HS can progress and result in scarring and skin infections. Emotionally, some with HS may feel shame, not feeling in control and/or depressed—all of which can result in social isolation even though HS is NOT contagious or due to poor hygiene.