Burden of hidradenitis suppurativa in Germany: a retrospective claims data analysis and comparison with non-HS patients.

Key Points

• The aim is to assess the burden of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) in Germany by comparing it to non-HS patients.
• Conducted a retrospective analysis using claims data from Germany.
• Compared disease burden metrics between HS and non-HS patients.
• HS patients demonstrate a significantly higher burden of disease than non-HS patients.
• The findings indicate notable health challenges associated with HS.