Expert consensus on unmet needs, referral criteria and treatment goals for hidradenitis suppurativa in Saudi Arabia

Autor: Maysa T. Eshmawi, Hajer Yousef Al-Mudaiheem, Mohammed Fatani, Yousef Binamer, Mohammed Alajlan, Ru’aa Alharithy, Hend Alotaibi, Hind M. Almohanna, Adel Alsantali, Abdulaziz Madani, Nadya Al-Faraidy, Falk G. Bechara, Ahmed H. Al-Jedai
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Journal of Dermatological Treatment, Vol 35, Iss 1 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 09546634
1471-1753
0954-6634
DOI: 10.1080/09546634.2024.2353693
Popis: Purpose: There is limited information about the diagnosis and treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). This Delphi consensus study was conducted to develop recommendations for the management of HS in the KSA.Methods: The expert panel including 12 dermatologists with extensive experience treating HS patients provided nine consensus statements and recommendations on diagnosis and assessment, management, comorbidities and multidisciplinary approach, and education. The experts also developed clinical questions pertaining to the management of HS and rolled out as a survey to 119 dermatologists practising in the KSA.Results: The topics covered included: referring physicians’ awareness of HS; referral criteria for HS; definition of moderate-to-severe HS; treatment goals; definition of treatment success; treatment and biologic initiation; comorbidities and multidisciplinary approach; patient education and awareness of HS. Full consensus (100%) from the expert dermatologists was received on all the topics except referring physicians’ awareness of HS, definition of treatment success, and treatment and biologic initiation. The survey results resonated with the expert opinion.Conclusion: As HS is a chronic disease with negative impact on quality-of-life, timely diagnosis and treatment, early identification of comorbid conditions and a multidisciplinary care approach are crucial for effective management of HS.
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