Prevalence of Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS): A Population-Based Study in Olmsted County Minnesota

摘要

BACKGROUND/AIMSHidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a follicular occlusion disorder occurring in apocrine-rich regions of the skin. Estimates of the prevalence of this disorder have not been population-based. We sought to provide population-based information on the prevalence of HS in Olmsted County, Minnesota as of 1/1/2009.