Table 3.
Serum pruritus markers of 24 hidradenitis suppurativa patients with itch
| Serum pruritus marker | Units | Mean value | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilirubin | µmol/L | 6.0 ± 2.6 | <17 |
| Creatinine | µmol/L | 69.4 ± 16.8 | 55–115a |
| HbA1cb | mmol/mol | 38.9 ± 12.7 | 26–42 |
| Hemoglobin | |||
| Men (n = 5) | mmol/L | 8.4 ± 1.2 | 8.6–10.5 |
| Women (n = 19) | mmol/L | 8.4 ± 0.6 | 7.5–9.5 |
| Tryptase | µgr/L | 5.4 ± 3.5 | <11.4 |
| TSH | mU/L | 1.6 ± 1.0 | 0.4–4.3 |
| Ureab | mmol/L | 4.0 ± 1.5 | 2.5–7.5 |
HbA1c glycated hemoglobin, TSH thyroid-stimulating hormone
aUpper limit dependent on ethnic origin, sex and age
b n = 1 missing