Serum irisin level, insulin resistance, and lipid profiles in patients with hidradenitis suppurativa: a case-control study,

Conclusion: This study indicates that hidradenitis suppurativa patients have higher serum irisin, fasting plasma glucose, insulin, and triglycerides levels than healthy controls. Thus, the authors suggest that hidradenitis suppurativa patients should be evaluated for insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome, and monitored accordingly.
Source: Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia - Category: Dermatology Source Type: research