Publications

Knecht-Gurwin K, Gurwin A, Wróbel T, Bouazzi D, Medianfar CE, Christensen R, Jemec GBE, Szepietowski JC, Matusiak L.

Introduction: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by recurrent boils or abscesses. Its prevalence varies globally, yet specific data from Poland are limited. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of HS among adults in Poland, utilizing standardized methods as part of the Global Hidradenitis Suppurativa Atlas (GHiSA) initiative.

Bhuiyan MSI, Noor T, Akhter S, Tahnin NAT, Bouazzi D, Medianfar CE, Christensen R, Jemec GBE.

Background: The prevalence of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) varies widely in different epidemiologic studies from different parts of the world and very few data are available from South Asia.

Handjani F, Saki N, Parvizi MM, Radanfar R, Bouazzi D, Medianfar CE, Christensen R, Jemec GBE.

Introduction: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a persistent and inflammatory skin condition that greatly diminishes the quality of life of the patients and frequently develops because of occlusion of the hair follicles. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of HS among the Iranian population residing in Fars province.

Zorge NE, van Huijstee JC, Dijkema JS, Bouazzi D, Medianfar CE, Christensen R, Jemec GBE, Prens EP, van der Zee H.

Introduction: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic and debilitating inflammatory skin disease, which mostly occurs in the skinfolds. The global prevalence of HS is currently unknown. Depending on the type of research and studied population, the reported prevalence varies between 0.03% and 4.1%. It is important to investigate the prevalence of HS worldwide using the same study design, in order to recognize, diagnose, and treat patients at an earlier stage. Consequently, a worldwide initiative, the Global Hidradenitis Suppurativa Atlas (GHiSA) has developed a study design to investigate the worldwide prevalence of HS in a comparable manner. The prevalence of HS in a Pacific Islander population has not been reported. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of HS in Kapuna, Papua New Guinea.

Alpsoy E, Akanlar S, Naghiyev S, Bouazzi D, Vardar C, Yılmaz O, Christensen R, Jemec GBE.

Introduction: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) prevalence studies show considerable regional discrepancies due to various methodological and/or ethnic factors. The prevalence of HS in Türkiye has yet to be examined. This study aimed to assess the HS prevalence with a validated screening questionnaire in Antalya-Türkiye as part of the major project to determine the global prevalence of HS.

Mose AP, Arvidsson K, Nyberg K, Bouazzi D, Christensen R, Jemec GBE, Marmgren V.

Introduction: Epidemiologic studies of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) from Sweden are limited. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of HS in Lund and Gothenburg, Sweden.

Kamil MAA, Rahim AA, Bouazzi D, Medianfar CE, Christensen R, Jemec GBE.

Introduction: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a painful, chronic, recurring, debilitating, inflammatory skin disease affecting the areas rich in apocrine glands, with typical lesions (abscesses, nodules, discharging sinuses, and scars) and distribution (intertriginous areas). The prevalence of HS varies across geographical locality with lower rates reported in Asia.

Tusheva I, Boshkovski VB, Bouazzi D, Medianfer CE, Christensen R, Jemec GBE, Trajkova V, Dimitrovska I, Ristovska-Dimitrovska A, Damevska K

Introduction: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) exhibits varying prevalence globally, markedly influenced by geographical and ethnic distinctions. This study, part of the Global Hidradenitis Suppurativa Atlas (GHiSA) initiative, aimed to assess the prevalence of HS in North Macedonia and contribute to the global epidemiology of this complex dermatological disorder.

Serban ED, Constantin MM, Bouazzi D, Medianfar CE, Christensen R, Jemec GBE.

Introduction: Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic inflammatory disease of the apocrine gland-bearing areas frequently misdiagnosed or underdiagnosed. Its true prevalence is still unknown and there is an ongoing interest in this matter. The current study was a part of the Global Hidradenitis Suppurativa Atlas (GHiSA) initiative that is actively involved in better understanding the epidemiological characteristics of HS.

Hu D, Bouazzi D, Medianfar CE, Christensen R, Jemec GBE, Geng S.

Background: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), also known as acne inversa, is a chronic, recurrent, and inflammatory disease. HS is fairly rare among the population. This study was a part of the Global Hidradenitis Suppurativa Atlas (GHiSA) initiative, aiming to establish the prevalence of HS, based on a questionnaire and subsequent clinical examination targeting healthy adults accompanying patients undergoing care in a tertiary hospital.