Demographic characteristics of 43 patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). Data are n (%) unless otherwise indicated.
| Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| 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) |