A nationwide Danish study involving 10,206 patients highlights a significantly higher risk of new-onset depression and anxiety in individuals with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) compared to a control group of 40,125 people. The association remained consistent across all disease severity levels and treatment types, indicating that mental health risks are prevalent among HS patients regardless of treatment status. Researchers advocate for routine mental health screening in dermatology practices to improve patient care outcomes, underscoring the psychosocial challenges linked to HS.

Source: JAMA Dermatology