title: The Handicap of Hidradenitis Suppurativa.
abstract: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic skin disease, with painful, foul-smelling, recurring inflammation, leading to a diminished quality of life. Patients with HS also often suffer from depression, have an impaired sexual health, and may have difficulty performing their work duties.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Burgemeester s' Jacobplein 51, 3015 CA, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Electronic address: i.deckers@erasmusmc.nl.
authors.forename: Inge Elizabeth
authors.initials: IE
authors.lastname: Deckers
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Harvard Medical School, 50 Staniford Street, #240, Boston, MA 021441, USA.
authors.forename: Alexa Boer
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Kimball
mesh_terms: D002921:Cicatrix / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology*; D017281:Cost of Illness; D003863:Depression / Q000523:psychology*; D017497:Hidradenitis Suppurativa / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D010146:Pain / Q000503:physiopathology*; D011788:Quality of Life; D020018:Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology*
keywords: Acne inversa; Depression; Dermatology life quality index; Morbidity; Psychological impact; Quality of life; Social impact; Work