New insights in hidradenitis suppurativa from a population-based Dutch cohort: prevalence, smoking behaviour, socioeconomic status and comorbidities.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic autoinflammatory 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 patients with HS to the general population, investigate characteristics and identify potential associated comorbidities.

Methods

Data were collected through a cross-sectional survey-based study within the Lifelines Cohort Study (n = 167 729), based on the general population located in the Northern Netherlands. A digital self-reported questionnaire was developed consisting of validated q

SUBMITTER: Prens LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9321679 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature