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Racial Disparities in Hidradenitis Suppurativa-Related Pain: A Cross-sectional Analysis
Sydney Alexis Weir1, Paul MacLennan1, Lauren C S Kole1
1University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Weir is from the Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine; Dr. MacLennan is from the Department of Surgery, Division of Transplantation; and Dr. Kole is from the Department of Dermatology.
Abstract:
Racial disparities in pain management for chronic diseases persist in the United States. However, no research exists assessing racial disparities in related pain. This study aimed to identify racial differences in hidradenitis suppurativa (HS)-related pain scores. Additionally, we characterized patient satisfaction with pain management. Further research is needed to evaluate if systemic or health care provider biases contribute to racial differences in HS-related pain management.

