Are Patients with Hidradenitis Suppurativa More Susceptible to Substance Abuse Disorders?

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic, debilitating disease that causes significant distress in multiple domains for patients with the condition. HS can be unpredictable, both in when it appears and in response to treatment, and it can have a devastating effect on quality-of-life. Given that HS can impact patients’ physical, emotional, and psychological well-being, a …