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Why It Can Take Years to Get an HS Diagnosis If You’re Black

Although HS is uncommon, it’s not rare—about 200 to 300 Black or biracial people out of 100,000 have it. While dermatologists are trained to spot the bumps, known as nodules, non-derm doctors may not ... read more

EXCLUSIVE: Mom reveals the truth behind acne-looking skin condition she kept secret

For years, Cydney Carter developed painful dark bumps on her groin, butt and armpits. It is a condition called hidradenitis suppurativa, not acne. read more

5 Things All Parents of Black Tweens Should Know About Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Moore also recommends that caregivers respect their child’s privacy if and when their kid opens up. “Black parents have a tendency to overshare with relatives and friends,” she says. “That’s not ... read more

Hidradenitis Suppurativa: The Skin Condition You’ve Never Heard of But You’ll Never Forget

BACKGROUND: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), also known as acne inversa, is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by painful, recurrent nodules, abscesses, and sinus tracts typically ... read more

What to Know About Vulvar Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) can sometimes affect the vulva region. Since it may be linked to anogenital cancer, prompt diagnosis and treatment are recommended. HS is a chronic and inflammatory ... read more

Bimekizumab gains EC approval for hidradenitis suppurativa

Bimekizumab has been granted marketing authorisation by the European Commission for active moderate-to-severe hidradenitis suppurativa. read more

All about hidradenitis suppurativa and pregnancy

Hidradenitis suppurativa can cause complications in pregnancy, but treatments may help manage symptoms and improve pregnancy outcomes. Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is an inflammatory skin ... read more

Clinical Advances in Hidradenitis Suppurativa From AAD 2024

Patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) could soon have several novel therapeutic options to improve their condition, suggests the latest trial data presented at the 2024 American Academy of ... read more

Dr Martina Porter Shares Findings on Ruxolitinib Cream in Patients With HS

Martina Porter, MD, vice chair of research, Department of Dermatology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, discusses efficacy and safety findings from a phase 2 study. read more

Ruxolitinib Cream Shows Promise for Hidradenitis Suppurativa

SAN DIEGO — Patients with mild hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) treated with ruxolitinib cream experienced a greater reduction in the abscess and inflammatory nodule (AN) count from baseline to ... read more

Bimekizumab Under Review for Moderate to Severe Hidradenitis Suppurativa

The primary endpoint was the percentage of patients who achieved clinical response as measured by Hidradenitis Suppurativa Clinical Response 50 (HiSCR50; defined as at least a 50% reduction from ... read more

Avalo Therapeutics' Newly Acquired Ex-Eli Lilly Drug Could Stand Out In Competitive Hidradenitis Suppurativa Market, Analyst Upgrades

Unlock the potential of Avalo Therapeutics with AVTX-009, a promising drug for hidradenitis suppurativa. Oppenheimer upgrades to Outperform, foreseeing Phase 2 progress and market distinction. read more