Impact of Hidradenitis Suppurativa on Major Life‑Changing Decisions: A Cross‑Sectional Study Ureña Paniego, Clara Amanda Soto Moreno, Alberto Díaz Calvillo, Pablo Cuenca Barrales, Carlos Molina Leyva, Alejandro Arias Santiago, Salvador Acne inversa Hidradenitis suppurativa Life-Changing decision Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) significantly impacts patients’ quality of life, particularly in major life‑changing decisions (MLCDs) such as career, relationships, and lifestyle. This cross‑sectional study involving 50 HS patients identifies critical socio‑demographic and clinical factors, such as female sex, disease severity, and missed treatment opportunities, influencing MLCDs. Targeted interventions to mitigate these impacts are crucial for improving patient outcomes. 2025-10-06T10:39:02Z 2025-10-06T10:39:02Z 2025-09 journal article Ureña-Paniego, C., Soto-Moreno, A., Díaz-Calvillo, P., Cuenca-Barrales, C., Molina-Leyva, A., & Arias-Santiago, S. (2025). Impact of Hidradenitis Suppurativa on Major Life-Changing Decisions: A Cross-Sectional Study. Indian journal of dermatology, 70(5), 283–286. https://doi.org/10.4103/ijd.ijd_926_23 https://hdl.handle.net/10481/106835 10.4103/ijd.ijd_926_23 eng http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/ open access Atribución-NoComercial-CompartirIgual 4.0 Internacional Wolters Kluwer - Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd.