Evaluation of the Psychosocial Burden of Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Relevant Factors: A Prospective Single-Center Study

Our findings confirm that a significant proportion of patients with HS had high or extremely high levels on all three scales assessing the psychological burden of HS. Patients were negatively affected psychologically at each Hurley stage. Family history proved to be a strong predictive factor contributing to impaired psychosocial status among individuals with HS. Thus, dermatologists should provide extra care, especially for those with family members affected by this condition.