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Quality of life impairment in hidradenitis suppurativa : A study of 61 cases

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Quality of life impact in hidradenitis was much greater than that of several other dermatologic conditions and this hospital-based population may not be representative.
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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.

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Clinical practice. Hidradenitis suppurativa.

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Hidradenitis suppurativa: A comprehensive review

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Objective scoring of hidradenitis suppurativa reflecting the role of tobacco smoking and obesity

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Elevated levels of tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-α, interleukin (IL)-1β and IL-10 in hidradenitis suppurativa skin: a rationale for targeting TNF-α and IL-1β.

TL;DR: Although it is not known whether the levels of tumour necrosis factor (TNF)‐α are aberrant in HS skin, anti‐TNF‐α biologics are used, with variable clinical efficacy.
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Morbidity in patients with hidradenitis suppurativa

TL;DR: This work has shown that quality‐of‐life measures may be a relevant surrogate measure of skin disease and may form a pertinent measure of disease severity in Hidradenitis suppurativa.
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The natural history of hidradenitis suppurativa.

TL;DR: The objective is to investigate aspects of the natural history of hidradenitis that are unknown in the wild and investigate its role in human disease.
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