| HS | Hidradenitis suppurativa |
| HC | Healthy controls |
| OR | Odds Ratio |
| PCR | Polymerase Chain Reaction |
| DLQI | Dermatology Life Quality Index |
| DNA | Deoxyribonucleic acid |
| BMI | Body Mass Index |
| TNF | Tumor Necrosis Factor |
| IBD | Inflammatory Bowel Disease |
| RA | Rheumatoid Arthritis |