Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
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J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. · Apr 2014
Comparative StudyThe prevalence of metabolic syndrome in patients with hidradenitis suppurativa.
Metabolic syndrome is a multifaceted disorder strongly associated with increased risk for development of cardiovascular disease. Chronic inflammatory diseases have been associated with metabolic syndrome. Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic inflammatory skin disease with significant physical and emotional sequelae. ⋯ Our results indicate that patients with hidradenitis suppurativa may be at high risk for metabolic syndrome.