The Influence of Body Weight on the Prevalence and Severity of Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Authors

  • Charles Kromann
  • Kristina S. Ibler
  • Viggo Kristiansen
  • Gregor B.E. Jemec

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2340/00015555-1800

Keywords:

hidradenitis suppurativa, prevalence, BMI, obesity, co-morbidity.

Abstract

The prevalence of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) has been estimated to be 1% of the population. Obesity is considered a co-morbidity, but the prevalence of HS in obese population is not known. A retrospective questionnaire was distributed to 383 patients over 2 years after bariatric surgery. Data on pre- and post-surgery HS symptoms and disease severity were studied. Disease severity was assessed by number of involved sites. General skin problems rated numerically on an anchored 1–10 scale. Valid responses were obtained from 249/383 (65%). A point prevalence of 18.1% (45/249) HS was found. The number of patients reporting HS symptoms after weight loss decreased by 35% and the mean number of involved sites was reduced from 1.93 to 1.22 following weight loss (p=0.003). The prevalence of HS appears higher in the obese than in the background population, and a weight loss of more than 15% is associated with a significant reduction of disease severity.

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Published

2014-02-03

How to Cite

Kromann, C., Ibler, K. S., Kristiansen, V., & Jemec, G. B. (2014). The Influence of Body Weight on the Prevalence and Severity of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Acta Dermato-Venereologica, 94(5), 553–557. https://doi.org/10.2340/00015555-1800

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Vol. 94 No. 5 (2014)

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Copyright (c) 2014 Charles Kromann, Kristina S. Ibler, Viggo Kristiansen, Gregor B.E. Jemec

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