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. 2021 Sep 29;5(5):BJGPO.2021.0051. doi: 10.3399/BJGPO.2021.0051

Table 3. Key interventions offered to patients with HS by GPs before specialist referral.

Intervention offered GP dermatology special interest, n (%)
Special interest No special interest
Weight management lifestyle advice 77 (96) 47 (85)
Tetracycline antibiotic, 3 months 72 (90) 47 (85)
Smoking lifestyle advice 70 (88) 35 (64)
Topical antibiotic 55 (69) 37 (67)
Wound care 46 (57) 30 (55)
Pain management 46 (57) 19 (35)
Depression screen 33 (41) 13 (24)