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To assess the prevalence of joint pain in patients with hidradenitis suppurativa and its impact on quality of life.

March 8, 2026Open Access

Joint pain and hidradenitis suppurativa: a retrospective cohort study

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To assess the prevalence of joint pain in patients with hidradenitis suppurativa and its impact on quality of life.
Retrospective cohort study design
Examined patient records from an HS clinic
Evaluated joint pain prevalence and arthritis diagnosis
Analyzed Dermatology Life Quality Index scores
37% of hidradenitis suppurativa patients reported joint pain
Only 25% of those with joint pain were diagnosed with arthritis
No difference in joint pain prevalence based on HS disease severity
Joint pain was linked to worse quality of life scores.

Abstract

Joint pain was reported by 37% of patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) at our single-centre HS clinic. However, only one-quarter of those reporting joint pain had a diagnosis of arthritis. Presence of joint pain did not differ based on HS disease severity. Patients who reported joint pain had worse Dermatology Life Quality Index scores.

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Kenan Kherallah

University of Southern California

Claire S Chung

University of Southern California

Chelsea Moon

University of Southern California

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Skin Health and Disease

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