HS is a skin disease that causes pimple-like bumps or boils on and under the skin. HS does not spread from one person to another. Doctors do not know the exact cause of hidradenitis suppurativa. A dermatologist or your family doctor may treat HS with medications, surgery, and laser hair removal.

HS often appears around puberty. Having a family member with the disease increases the risk of developing HS. An estimated one-third of people with HS have a relative with the condition. Smoking and obesity may be linked to HS. People who are obese tend to have more severe symptoms. HS is not contagious. Poor personal hygiene does not cause HS.

Hidradenitis suppurativa (also known as acne inversa) is a chronic, noncontagious, inflammatory condition characterized by pimple-like bumps or boils and tunnels or tracts on and under the skin.

Living with HS can be hard. The disease can be painful, and some people find the bumps and boils embarrassing. However, treatment and the following tips can help you improve your quality of life. Keep affected areas clean, using ordinary soaps and antiseptics. Maintain a healthy weight. Quit smoking. Wear comfortable clothes. Use warm compresses.

A TNF inhibitor, from a class of medications known as “biologics,” is approved for the treatment of moderate to severe HS. Other medications used in the management of HS include antibiotics, corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, retinoids, hormone therapy, and approved treatments for other medical conditions.

They are exploring the potential genetic, immune, and environmental factors associated with HS. Investigators are also seeking to identify the optimal medical and surgical approaches to control symptoms and improve quality of life in people with the disease.

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Feb 13, 2025 · Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) Hidradenitis suppurativa (also known as acne inversa) is a chronic, noncontagious, inflammatory condition characterized by pimple-like bumps or boils and tunnels or tracts on and under the skin.

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