Getting a diagnosis of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) can be overwhelming, especially if you’ve never heard of the condition before—and so many people have not, even though HS is not actually rare (it ...

Hidradenitis suppurativa does not spread from person to person. Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), also known as acne inversa, is not contagious. It is a chronic condition that develops within your own ...

HS severely impacts QOL, with delayed diagnosis worsening disease severity and outcomes, necessitating early intervention and improved care access. Pain, emotional distress, and socioeconomic ...

Christopher Sayed, MD, discusses how hidradenitis suppurativa typically presents and looks forward, following the November approval of bimekizumab. Bringing our discussion with Christopher Sayed, MD, ...

A new study published in JMIR Dermatology shows that TikTok has become a major source of education and support for people ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patients treated by dermatologists vs. non-dermatologists were much more likely to be prescribed biologics (19.7 ...

Credit: Getty Images The exact cause of HS has not been identified definitively. Initial pathogenesis involves plugged hair follicles that cause changes in the makeup of an apocrine gland, which later ...

HealthDay News — The efficacy and safety of currently approved and pipeline medications for moderate-to-severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) are compared in a systematic literature review and network ...

Diets eliminating dairy products, high glycemic index foods, and foods high in fat have also been reported to decrease HS symptoms. 14-17 Intake of dairy, fats, and high glycemic foods can trigger ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A higher proportion of povorcitinib- vs. placebo-treated patients achieved an HS Clinical Response. Adverse ...

Most skin diseases are unpleasant to live with, but hidradenitis suppurativa is one that can become much more than just uncomfortable and unattractive. While other skin conditions like acne, eczema, ...

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a long-lasting skin condition that causes painful, inflamed lumps, cysts, and skin tunnels — often near your sweat glands. HS is likely caused by an overactive immune ...