Online Resources for Hidradenitis Suppurativa for Patient Use: Systematic Search and Analysis

This research letter evaluates the quality and readability of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) websites found on Google and Bing with the DISCERN instrument and Flesch-Kincaid Readability metrics. Comprehensive and reliable articles can lead to increased knowledge about HS and further enhance physician-patient relationships and shared decision-making. This study's aim was to identify reliable resources to help bridge knowledge gaps and support informed discussions on management and treatment options.

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JMIR Dermatology
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2025-07-24
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https://doi.org/10.2196/72773
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Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Treatments
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Online Resources for Hidradenitis Suppurativa for Patient Use: Systematic Search and Analysis

Alice Roberts, Joshua Edwards, Emily Sheetz, Aryn A. Alanizi
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JMIR Dermatology
Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Treatments
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Online Resources for Hidradenitis Suppurativa for Patient Use: Systematic Search and Analysis

Alice Roberts, Joshua Edwards, Emily Sheetz, Aryn A. Alanizi
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This research letter evaluates the quality and readability of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) websites found on Google and Bing with the DISCERN instrument and Flesch-Kincaid Readability metrics. Comprehensive and reliable articles can lead to increased knowledge about HS and further enhance physician-patient relationships and shared decision-making. This study's aim was to identify reliable resources to help bridge knowledge gaps and support informed discussions on management and treatment options.

JMIR DermatologyVol. 8
Eastern Virginia Medical School (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 67%
Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Treatments
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