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Supplementary Material for: Factors Contributing to Depression and Chronic Pain in Patients with Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Results from a Single-Center Retrospective Review
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journal contribution
posted on 2017-01-09, 09:57 authored by Vangipuram R., Vaidya T., Jandarov R., Alikhan A.Background: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a
debilitating chronic disease that leads to inflammation and abscess
formation in the involved skin, along with a malodorous discharge. Pain
is a considerable aspect of HS and significantly impacts quality of
life. In addition, HS is significantly associated with depression. A
better understanding of contributing factors to depression and pain in
patients with HS can identify opportunities to improve care for
patients. Objective: To identify factors that contribute to depression and chronic pain in patients with HS. Methods:
This is a retrospective chart review of 283 patients seen at
dermatology clinics of an academic health center for HS from July 2012
to December 2015. The association between HS and depression and chronic
pain was assessed in multivariate models using logistic regression
analyses. Results: Patients with a greater number of areas of involvement were more likely to have both chronic pain and depression. Limitations: This is a single-center retrospective chart review with a limited sample size. Conclusion:
This study suggests that the extent of disease rather than severity
plays a role in reducing the quality of life in HS patients.