Age, yrs, mean ± SD | 39.4 ± 8.3 |
Sex ratio, female/male | 34/9 |
Body mass index, kg/m2, mean ± SD | 29.4 ± 6.7 |
Current smokers | 30 (70) |
Hurley classification | |
Grade 1 | 7 (16) |
Grade 2 | 17 (39) |
Grade 3 | 19 (44) |
Other dermatological conditions | |
HS + acne conglobata | 8 (18) |
HS + palmo plantar pustulosis | 5 (11) |
HS + plaque psoriasis | 4 (9) |
HS + pyoderma gangrenosum | 1 (2) |
Diffuse cutaneous aseptic abscesses | 1 (2) |
Family history of skin involvement | 20 (46) |
HS | 11 (25) |
Psoriasis | 6 (13) |
Acne conglobata | 3 (6) |
Associated extra-articular diseases | |
Uveitis | 2 (4) |
Inflammatory bowel disease | 4 (9) |
HLA-B27 positive | 7/16 (43) |