Introduction

A comprehensive patient-oriented high-quality educational resource that allows people with HS and caregivers to access accurate and relevant information about HS. Content includes pathophysiology, clinical presentation, medical and procedural treatments, strategies to optimize HS care, and experiences from people with HS. This book is written in plain language with the goal of making this resource easily readable and understandable. Authors of this book include a team of world renowned HS experts as well as HS patient advocates.

From the Editors:

This handbook was created by experts in the field of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), including scientists, researchers, HS healthcare providers, and people living with HS and their caregivers. Broadly, the goals of this handbook are to share the current knowledge regarding HS, helpful tips regarding HS care, as well as persistent knowledge gaps. This is in order to offer a comprehensive guide for people living with HS, caregivers taking care of a loved one with HS, or anyone wanting to learn more about the condition. The chapters in this book cover relevant topics in HS backed by the most current research. This handbook can serve as a resource for people who are first diagnosed with HS and would like a comprehensive overview of the disease, or for people who have lived with HS for a long time and would like to refer to this book as a reference.

We hope to inspire the global HS community, and all the current stakeholders, to recognize and find solutions to improve outcomes for people living with HS.

The contents of this website are not meant to be a substitute for medical advice. Please consult with your qualified healthcare professional for any health and medically related concerns.