Demographics, Comorbidity, Treatment, Healthcare Resource Utilization, and Costs Analysis of Hidradenitis Suppurativa in Dubai.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic, inflammatory, and debilitating skin disorder with a substantial disease burden. Currently, there is a dearth of information regarding healthcare resource utilization (HCRU) and treatment patterns for patients with HS in Dubai. A better understanding of disease demographics and patient characteristics are necessary for reducing the healthcare costs. The current study evaluated the disease burden, treatment patterns, HCRU, and associated costs in patients with HS, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Methods

This secondary, longitudinal, retrospective, single-cohort study was conducted from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2021. Dubai Real-World Claims Database (DRWD) was used for patients' information. Study included patien

SUBMITTER: Al Hammadi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12511534 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature