People with hidradenitis suppurativa sometimes receive misdiagnosis for other conditions, including folliculitis and acne. A dermatologist can make an accurate diagnosis. Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) ...

Doctors classify hidradenitis suppurativa as mild, moderate, and severe based on the presence and severity of boils, abscesses, and tracts. Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), previously known as acne ...

It could happen to anyone. You wake up with a surprise skin lump, whether it’s a painful boil, ingrown hair, or an acne undergrounder that won’t seem to rise to the surface. Sometimes, though, these ...

Dealing with skin conditions like acne or psoriasis can be hard enough when you know what you’re working with. But some maladies come with the additional challenge of a tricky diagnosis process to ...

A New York woman is speaking out about her battle with a painful skin condition that causes “boil-like bumps to break out all over her body. Selina Ferragamo, 28, was diagnosed with hidradenitis ...

HS Often Misdiagnosed – Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) affects 1 in 100 people, especially Black women, but is frequently mistaken for other skin conditions. Early Diagnosis is Key – Delayed treatment ...

The U.S. FDA added hidradenitis suppurativa to the label for UCB SA’s Bimzelx (bimekizumab-bkzx), throwing renewed light on the indication, a chronic disease that causes painful, boil-like lumps that ...

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 ...

Hidradenitis suppurativa is a skin condition that leads to pus-filled bumps and sores or lesions under the skin. Smoking is one possible risk factor with links to hidradenitis suppurativa. It is a ...

It’s no secret that the tween and teen years, with their rollercoaster of emotions and weird body changes, can be the worst. Add in a chronic skin condition like hidradenitis suppurativa (HS)—which ...

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 ...