Learning to manage hidradenitis suppurativa can be an ongoing process. The chronic skin condition causes painful lumps under the skin, especially in the armpits, groin, and under the breasts, ...

Imagine going through life with painful, sometimes smelly, golf ball-sized boils in your armpits or groin. For people with Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), that’s a reality, says Iltefat Hamzavi, M.D., ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

—Researchers based at the University of Texas (UT) Southwestern Medical Center explored the possible misdiagnosis of HS flares as infections leading to hospitalization, unnecessary treatment, and a ...

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 ...

Credit: Getty Images A 42-year-old woman presents to the urgent care clinic with several painful “boils” in her left axilla that have been present for the past 2 weeks. A 42-year-old woman presents to ...

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that is often underdiagnosed and misunderstood despite affecting approximately 1% of the population in Western countries.

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 ...