Psychiatric Influences on Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Call for Help

Abstract

Background Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is associated with a high prevalence of psychiatric disorders. However, no studies examine how psychiatric disorders influence surgical and financial outcomes. This study aimed to assess impact of a psychiatric diagnosis on patients treated for HS.

Keywords

• hidradenitis suppurativa
• anxiety
• depression
• psychiatric comorbidities
• financial stress