Hidradenitis Suppurativa Patient Referrals to a Canadian Community Dermatology Practice: A Retrospective Chart Review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Awareness of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) among non-dermatology healthcare providers is essential to facilitate prompt diagnosis, treatment, and referral to dermatology for further management.

Objective

The purpose of this study was to analyze recent referrals to a Canadian community dermatology practice and compare the diagnostic concordance rates for HS between dermatologists and non-dermatologists.

Methods

This study was a single-centre, retrospective chart review that was completed at Beacon Dermatology in Calgary, AB. Patients who were referred by a non-dermatologist for suspicion of HS and/or were diagnosed with HS by a dermatologist at Beacon Dermatology for the first time between May 2020 and May 2023 were included. Referral letters and dermatolo

SUBMITTER: Johnston LA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11015712 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar-Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature