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Treatment remains a challenge.Limited data on the HS patient experience, such as self-treatment exists.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This was a single-center cross-sectional study, utilizing a paper-based survey. Surveys were mailed out to all HS patients from the dermatology clinic and completed on a voluntary basis. Demographics, disease characteristics, medical and family history, treatments tried, and life quality were documented.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The response rate was 49.4% (41\/83), with a female predominance (26\/41). Eighty-five percent (35\/41) were Caucasian with an average age and BMI of 39.0 \u00b1 16.78 and 30.71 \u00b1 7.02, respectively. In total, 24.4% (10\/41), 56.0% (23\/41), and 19.5% (8\/41) had Hurley I, II, and III, respectively. Lesions affected the genital region (75.6%), thigh\/groin (68.2%), and axilla (46.3). Almost half (49%) of patients experienced an average of 1-2 flares per month. The most bothersome symptoms were pain (92.7%), discharge (68.3%), malodor (63.4%), and itch (61%). Depression (53.7%), severe facial acne (14.6%), and hypertension (14.6%) were the most common co-morbidities. Treatments used included antibiotics (82.9%) and surgical excision (34.2%) were. Over 90% of patients reportedself-treatment of lesions by squeezing (80.5%), soaking (53.7%), and lancing (41.4%).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study provides insight into the patient perspective of HS. 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