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Quality of life impairment in hidradenitis suppurativa: A study of 61 cases
Objective
We sought to determine quality of life impairment in hidradenitis suppurativa.
Methods
Questionnaires were administered to 61 patients.
Results
Quality of life impact in hidradenitis was much greater than that of several other dermatologic conditions.
Limitation
This hospital-based population may not be representative.
Conclusion
Hidradenitis is one of the most distressing conditions observed in dermatology.
Abbreviations used: ANOVA, analysis of variance, HS, hidradenitis suppurativa, NF1, neurofibromatosis 1, QoL, quality of life, SF-36, Short Form 36
Supported by PHRC 2005 (Hospital Clinical Research Program).Conflicts of interest: None identified.
PII: S0190-9622(06)02359-0
doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2006.08.061
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Volume 56, Issue 4 , Pages 621-623, April 2007

