What Are the Stages of HS?
Learn how hidradenitis can progress when it’s not treated.
Christopher Sayed, M.D., associate professor of dermatology professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, talks about the symptoms of HS, which includes persistent, painful abscesses, and nodules.
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What Is HS?
Get the basics on this chronic inflammatory skin condition.
What Causes HS?
Learn about the genetic and environmental risk factors that might play a role.
Is HS Contagious?
Deep breath: The answer will likely leave you feeling relieved.
Can HS Be Cured?
We’ve got the answer to the most frequently asked question about HS.
What Are the Symptoms of HS?
Pain, nodules, pus…the symptoms of HS are impossible to ignore.
What Are Some Ways to Soothe HS Pain?
Simple strategies can help ease (if not always eliminate) the pain.
How Is HS Typically Diagnosed?
There’s no test for HS. Find out how doctors make the call.
What Treatments Are Available for HS?
Depending on the stage, you may have several choices.