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Main worsening factors for hidradenitis suppurativa reported by the patients evaluated (n=390)
| Worsening factors | N (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Menstrual period | 299 (94)* | |
| Tight clothing | 279 (72) | |
| Heat/summer | 277 (71) | |
| Shaving | 270 (69) | |
| Sweat | 269 (69) | |
| Psychological stress | 264 (68) | |
| Certain foods | 28 (7) |
percentage of 318 females
