Hidradenitis supurativa: manifestaciones clínicas, comorbilidades y calidad de vida en Colombia.

Introduction: Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a common, but understudied, chronic inflammatory skin disease in Colombia. This study analyzes the severity of symptoms, sociodemographic factors, and quality of life in 90 patients with HS. Materials and Methods: This is a multicenter, observational, and cross-sectional study conducted in 8 dermatology centers in Colombia. Results: 23.3% of patients were in Hurley stage I, 42.2% in stage II, and 34.4% in stage III. Obesity was the most common comorbidity (38.9%). The average time from the onset of symptoms to diagnosis was 64.6 months, and to the start of treatment was 1.7 months. Regarding quality of life, a statistically significant difference was found in the DLQI with respect to the Hurley severity index (p-value = 0.0056), in the utility index with respect to the Hurley severity index (p-value = 0.011), and in the EQ-5D-5L visual analog scale (EQ-5D-5L-VAS; p-value = 0.001). Conclusions: These findings underscore the need for early diagnosis and treatment for patients with HS in Colombia, and provide a valuable basis for enhancing physicians' understanding of the disease. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]