Factors associated with disease-specific life impact in patients with hidradenitis suppurativa: results from the Global VOICE project

Patients with hidradenitis suppurativa experience significant life impact related to their disease. Younger age, Black race, high BMI, active smoking, flares, depression, anxiety, high comorbidity burden, disability, and difficult access to a dermatologist adversely influence life impact related to having hidradenitis suppurativa. Attention to these factors, particularly modifiable ones, may reduce overall impact of disease.

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Patients with hidradenitis suppurativa are greatly affected in their lives. Factors such as younger age, Black race, high BMI, active smoking, flares, depression, anxiety, high comorbidity burden, disability, and difficult access to a dermatologist have a negative impact on their quality of life. Attention should be given to these factors, especially those that can be modified, to reduce the overall impact of the disease.