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ArticleDermatology and therapy2025

Management and Burden of Hidradenitis Suppurativa: An Italian Hybrid Real-World Study.

Anna Balato, Marina Venturini, Massimiliano Scalvenzi, Caterina Foti, Giovanni Maifredi, Simona Serao Creazzola, Stefania Antonacci, Arianna Tonelli, Diletta Valsecchi, Donatella Vassellatti and 3 more

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Anna BalatoUnit of Dermatology, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy.
Marina VenturiniDermatology Clinic, ASST-Spedali Civili Hospital and University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy.
Massimiliano ScalvenziClinical Dermatology Unit, A.O.U. Federico II, Naples, Italy.
Caterina FotiDermatology and Venereology Unit, University A.O.U. Consorziale Policlinico, Bari, Italy.
Giovanni MaifrediEpidemiology Unit, ATS Brescia, Brescia, Italy.
Simona Serao CreazzolaTerritorial and Affiliated Pharmaceutical Unit, ASL Napoli 1 Centro, Naples, Italy.
Stefania AntonacciTerritorial Pharmaceutical Area, ASL Bari, Bari, Italy.
Arianna TonelliNovartis Farma Italy, Milan, Italy.
Diletta ValsecchiNovartis Farma Italy, Milan, Italy.
Donatella VassellattiNovartis Farma Italy, Milan, Italy.
Riccardo CipelliIQVIA Solutions Italy S.R.L., Milan, Italy. riccardo.cipelli@iqvia.com.
Alessandra OriIQVIA Solutions Italy S.R.L., Modena, Italy.
Lucia CasoliNovartis Farma Italy, Milan, Italy.

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Abstract

introductionHidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic, inflammatory skin disease that severely impacts quality of life and carries a substantial economic burden.

methodsThis multicenter observational study generated real-world evidence on HS in Italy, focusing on clinical profiles, management, and costs. Data were collected from 50 adults at four specialized centers, combining primary data with retrospective administrative data.

resultsPatients with moderate-to-severe disease had longer diagnostic delays (median 1.8 versus 0.7 years), lower symptom control (40.7% versus 95.2%), and worse quality of life (Dermatology Life Quality Index: 11.8 versus 8.0) than those with mild disease. Furthermore, HS was associated with higher costs in moderate-to-severe cases, including greater direct (€2214 versus €873) and indirect expenses (€2435 versus €262).

conclusionsThe findings highlight the social and economic burden of HS and emphasize the need for increased healthcare awareness for earlier diagnosis and better management.

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Healthcare costsHidradenitis suppurativaQuality of lifeReal-world

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