Hidradenitis Suppurativa: The Skin Condition Too Many People Suffer in Silence

Key takeaways

• HS causes recurring painful lumps and tunnelling wounds in skin-fold areas, not from poor hygiene.
• It is frequently mistaken for recurrent boils, leading to years of diagnostic delay.
• Genetics, smoking, obesity and hormones are established risk factors for HS severity.
• Treatment ranges from topical and oral medication to biologics and surgery depending on severity.