Demographic and Healthcare Service Utilization by 4,417 Patients with Hidradenitis Suppurativa

What is already known on this topic?Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is associated with increased burden of healthcare utilization.What does this article add to our knowledge?Patients with HS impose an increased burden on the healthcare system compared to patients with psoriasis and to the general population.How does this information affect clinical practice and/or change patient care?These results should encourage policy-makers and healthcare providers to explore more cost-effective treatments for HS patients.