Table 2.
Demographic and clinical characteristics for patients with HS
| Variables | All patients with HS (n = 50) | Female patients with HS (n = 33) | Male Patients with HS (n = 17) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 35.98 ± 13.62 | 33.67 ± 12.16 | 40.47 ± 15.49 |
| Age of HS onset | 22.33 ± 12.41 | 19.19 ± 8.91 | 29.75 ± 5.24 |
| Years to diagnosis | 9.50 ± 8.74 | 8.40 ± 8.88 | 12.42 ± 7.95 |
| Current number of lesions | 13.90 ± 17.83 | 11.97 ± 12.04 | 18.62 ± 27.51 |
| Body mass index | 30.70 ± 7.71 | 31.20 ± 8.79 | 29.75 ± 5.24 |
| Race | |||
| Caucasian | 38 | 25 | 13 |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Other | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Relationship status | |||
| Married | 18 | 11 | 7 |
| Single | 24 | 17 | 7 |
| Separated | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| First lesion location | |||
| Groins | 10 | 7 | 3 |
| Axillae | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| Genitals/Pelvic | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Trunk | 10 | 3 | 7 |
| Alcohol consumption | |||
| Yes | 30 | 21 | 9 |
| No | 15 | 12 | 3 |
| Smoking status | |||
| Current smoker | 17 | 11 | 6 |
| Past smoker | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Nonsmoker | 20 | 16 | 4 |
| Medical history | |||
| Diabetes mellitus | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Hypertension | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Dyslipidemia | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| PCOS | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Acne | 18 | 12 | 7 |
| Pilonydal cyst | 6 | 1 | 3 |
| Thyroid disease | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Psychiatric | 16 | 12 | 4 |
| Crohn’s disease | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Cancer | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| None | 29 | 14 | 10 |
| Surgical history | |||
| Yes | 18 | 13 | 5 |
| No | 29 | 20 | 9 |
| Family history of HS | |||
| Yes | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| No | 36 | 27 | 9 |
| First HS diagnosis | |||
| Dermatologist | 24 | 16 | 8 |
| Family Physician | 10 | 9 | 1 |
| Surgeon | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| Other | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Patient | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Genital lesions | |||
| Yes | 27 | 21 | 6 |
| No | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Hurley Stage | |||
| Stage II | 24 | 17 | 7 |
| Stage III | 23 | 15 | 8 |
HS, hidradenitis suppurativa; PCOS, polycystic ovary syndrome