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Examine demographic patterns and prevalence trends of hidradenitis suppurativa in the United States to inform public health strategies.

March 5, 2026Open Access

Demography, Incidence, Prevalence, and Comorbidities in Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Insights from a Large-Scale Database Analysis

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Examine demographic patterns and prevalence trends of hidradenitis suppurativa in the United States to inform public health strategies.
Retrospective cohort study using TriNetX electronic health records database
Analyzed HS incidence, prevalence, and demographic data from 2014 to 2024
Stratified data by age, race, and ethnicity
Identified 455,430 HS patients from a population of over 211 million
Incidence proportion increased from 0.07 per 1,000 in 2014 to 0.94 per 1,000 in 2024
Greatest increases in incidence observed among younger, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian, and Hispanic populations
African Americans accounted for 30.2% of HS cases, indicating disproportionate burden

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Retrospective cohort study identifies rising hidradenitis suppurativa incidence and prevalence trends, suggesting targeted health strategies.

Karodeh et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Retrospective cohort study identifies rising hidradenitis suppurativa incidence and prevalence trends, suggesting targeted health strategies.