Overall Impairment of Quality of Life in Japanese Patients with Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Comparison with National Standard

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Improved quality of life of patients with generalized pustular psoriasis in Japan: A cross-sectional survey

Koremasa Hayama et al.

Summary: This study investigated the quality of life of Japanese GPP patients and compared it with data from a decade ago. While the present patients still experienced significant impairment in quality of life compared to the standard Japanese population, there was noticeable improvement in certain areas, possibly due to advancements in treatment.

JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY (2021)

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Quality-of-Life Impairment among Patients with Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Cross-Sectional Study of 1795 Patients

Piotr K. Krajewski et al.

Summary: This study provides robust data on the significant impact of HS on patients' QoL in a cohort of 1795 German patients, showing that women tend to experience higher impairment, especially when the neck is involved. Understanding QoL impairment in such patients is crucial for proper management of this disease.

LIFE-BASEL (2021)

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Review Dermatology

Hidradenitis suppurativa in East and Southeast Asian populations: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Ryan Daniel Gotesman et al.

Summary: This study conducted the first systematic review and meta-analysis on HS patients from East and Southeast Asia, finding that most patients were male, about half developed lesions in the axilla and buttocks, and a small subset had positive family history of HS.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY (2021)

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The Burden of Hidradenitis Suppurativa Signs and Symptoms in Quality of Life: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Trinidad Montero-Vilchez et al.

Summary: This study summarized the scientific evidence regarding the impact of signs and symptoms in HS patients on QoL, finding a strong correlation between the intensity of pain, itching, malodor, suppuration, and the overall QoL or specific QoL dimensions such as sexual distress, anxiety, depression, and sleep. Assessment of these symptoms should be thorough and included in the routine evaluation of HS patients to motivate treatment modifications and improve patient health.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH (2021)

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