Identifying Barriers to Developing Expertise in Hidradenitis Suppurativa.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

9-2023

Publication Title

Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory disorder of hair-bearing intertriginous areas with a profound impact on quality of life.

OBJECTIVE: We sought to determine what barriers to treatment exist among both HS experts and non-experts.

METHODS: An IRB-approved, anonymous, voluntary survey was distributed to dermatologists through the HS Foundation listserv from June to September 2021.

RESULTS: Eighty-eight total responses were collected from 49 (55.7%) experts and 39 (44.3%) non-experts. Statistically significant differences were found in the comfort level of treating moderate (

LIMITATIONS: We were unable to calculate response rate since listserv survey recipients were encouraged to share the survey through their personal networks.

CONCLUSION: This data demonstrates statistically significant differences in levels of comfort and interest between experts and non-experts in treating moderate to severe disease, as well as differences in medical therapies utilized. Furthermore, multiple barriers to expertise were identified by both experts and non-experts.

Volume

16

Issue

9

First Page

38

Last Page

40

ISSN

1941-2789

PubMed ID

37720198

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