Comorbidities of Pediatric Patients With Hidradenitis Suppurativa in the Emergency Department Setting: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) often leads to painful episodes requiring emergency department (ED) care, yet little is known about the comorbidities associated with these visits in pediatric patients. This study examined the Nationwide Emergency Department Sample (NEDS) from 2006 to 2019, identifying HS diagnoses via ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes to evaluate associated comorbidities. Pediatric HS ED visits were linked with 17 comorbidities, including systemic lupus erythematosus, as well as various psychosocial, endocrine, and dermatologic conditions. These findings highlight the need for expanded comorbidity screening in pediatric HS care.