Disordered Eating in Hidradenitis Suppurativa

What is the frequency and role of disordered eating in hidradenitis suppurativa?In this systematic review of 7 studies including 2363 individuals with hidradenitis suppurativa, the frequency of eating disorders and disordered eating behaviors were found to be 3.7% and 27.8%, respectively.Disordered eating behaviors and eating disorders are prevalent comorbidities in patients with hidradenitis suppurativa; they should be considered in comprehensive management to mitigate adverse effects on patient outcomes and quality of life.

Corresponding Author: Vincent Piguet, MD, PhD, Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, 76 Grenville St, Office 6425, Toronto, ON M5S 1B2, Canada (vincent.piguet@utoronto.ca).

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