African American race is a risk factor for severe hidradenitis suppurativa.
Caden UlschmidLinda SerranoRuizhe WuGretchen M RothOlayemi SokumbiPublished in: International journal of dermatology (2022)
African Americans face significant disparities in HS severity, ED visits, hospitalizations, and surgeries. The causes of these disparities must be further investigated and addressed.