371 Fear of negative evaluation in hidradenitis suppurativa patients is correlated with worse quality of life

Introduction: Patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) may be differentially impacted by social anxiety. We evaluated the tendency for HS patients to have anxiety and assessed its impact on patient quality of life (QOL). Methods: A total 63 respondents completed Brief Fear Negative Evaluation (BFNE) survey assesses anxiety, Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) assess QOL Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) depression. Respondents were stratified median BFNE score 31. a 31 greater classified as high 30 less low BFNE. Differences in DLQI scores compared between two groups. Results: mean was 31.7 (SD: 9.6). There moderate correlation (per BFNE) worse DLQI) (r=0.418, P<0.001) depression PHQ-9) (r=0.4007, P<0.01). group had per sum individual questions pertaining leisure, sports, social, sexual activities, (P<0.05). Discussion: In our cohort, experienced BFNE), associated currently has no definitive treatment, are predisposed According QOL. Therapeutic interventions decrease psychological burden help improve Conclusion: fear negative evaluation poor