Emily Sheetz, Aryn A Alanizi, Joshua Edwards, Alice A Roberts
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Unlabelled: This research letter evaluates the quality and readability of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) websites found on Google and Bing with the DISCERN instrument and Flesch-Kincaid Readability metrics. Comprehensive and reliable articles can lead to increased knowledge about HS and further enhance physician-patient relationships and shared decision-making. This study's aim was to identify reliable resources to help bridge knowledge gaps and support informed discussions on management and treatment options.