Population-based Clinical Practice Research Datalink study using algorithm modelling to identify the true burden of hidradenitis suppurativa.

John R IngramS Jenkins-JonesD W KnipeC L I MorganR Cannings-JohnV Piguet

Published in: The British journal of dermatology (2018)

Contrary to results of previous population-based studies, HS is relatively common, with a U.K. prevalence of 0·77%, one-third being unrecognized, criteria-diagnosed cases using the most stringent disease definition. If individuals with probable cases are included, HS prevalence rises to 1·19%.

Keyphrases

hidradenitis suppurativa
risk factors
clinical practice
machine learning
deep learning