Even mild hidradenitis suppurativa severely impairs patients ’ quality of life

Background: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic debilitating dermatologic condition presenting with recurrent abscesses and interconnected sinus tracts. HS causes dramatic impairment of patients ’ quality of life. The purpose of this study is to better characterize this impairment by examining the relationship between HS and Dermatology Quality of Life Index (DLQI) score.
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology - Category: Dermatology Source Type: research