New Insights in Hidradenitis Suppurativa from a Population-based Dutch Cohort:Prevalence, Smoking Behaviour, Socioeconomic Status and Comorbidities

INTRODUCTION: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic, auto-inflammatory skin condition and is associated with several comorbidities. Previous studies report variable prevalence rates of HS, depending on the methodology, however the exact prevalence remains unknown. OBJECTIVES: To estimate the prevalence of HS in a large population-based cohort in the Northern Netherlands, and to compare HS patients to the general population, investigate characteristics and identify potential associated comorbidities. METHODS: Data was collected through a cross-sectional survey-based study within the Lifeli... Mehr ...