There’s an added layer of complexity if you’re a person of color. Black women, in particular, have a higher risk of HS. While anyone can develop darker areas after their skin is damaged or ...

Angry-looking bumps and boils on your face may look like HS, but experts say they are likely caused by another skin condition. Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic skin condition that can cause ...

For people living with hidradenitis suppurativa, or HS, managing symptoms often means thinking beyond the next flare. Here, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Dawn Queen explains why HS, a chronic ...

If you're experiencing painful bumps or lesions forming under the skin, but it feels or looks different from a typical breakout, it could be a sign of hidradenitis suppurativa. This chronic ...

HS prevalence is underestimated, with diagnosis delays of 7-10 years, especially in African American women. Early diagnosis and treatment access are crucial. HS is an inflammatory genetic condition ...

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, ...

Whether it's cystic acne or psoriasis, managing a skin condition comes with its own set of challenges. One condition in particular that often goes undiagnosed is hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), which ...

Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment: By Shreoshree Chakrabarty Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a long-term skin condition marked by painful, swollen lumps that often ...

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 ...

Patients with hidradenitis suppurativa show elevated levels of dozens of inflammatory proteins in their blood, and several of ...

The symptoms of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) can range from mild to severe. HS causes a combination of boil-like lumps, cysts, blackheads, scarring, and channels in the skin. HS is a chronic skin ...

Hidradenitis suppurativa can cause complications in pregnancy, but treatments may help manage symptoms and improve pregnancy outcomes. Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is an inflammatory skin condition ...