Quality of life impairment in hidradenitis suppurativa: a study of 61 cases

J Am Acad Dermatol. 2007 Apr;56(4):621-3. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2006.08.061. Epub 2006 Oct 20.

Abstract

Objective: We sought to determine quality of life impairment in hidradenitis suppurativa.

Methods: Questionnaires were administered to 61 patients.

Results: Quality of life impact in hidradenitis was much greater than that of several other dermatologic conditions.

Limitation: This hospital-based population may not be representative.

Conclusion: Hidradenitis is one of the most distressing conditions observed in dermatology.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adaptation, Physiological
  • Adaptation, Psychological
  • Adult
  • Age Factors
  • Analysis of Variance
  • Female
  • Hidradenitis Suppurativa / diagnosis*
  • Hidradenitis Suppurativa / epidemiology
  • Hidradenitis Suppurativa / psychology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neurofibromatosis 1 / diagnosis
  • Neurofibromatosis 1 / epidemiology
  • Neurofibromatosis 1 / psychology
  • Prospective Studies
  • Quality of Life*
  • Reference Values
  • Risk Assessment
  • Sex Factors
  • Sickness Impact Profile*
  • Skin Diseases / diagnosis
  • Skin Diseases / epidemiology
  • Skin Diseases / psychology
  • Surveys and Questionnaires