Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) are both conditions that affect the skin. Yet an examination of HS versus MRSA shows that the causes, symptoms, and ...

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) may involve skin or nerve ending changes that could lead to peripheral neuropathy and changes in the transduction of specific stimuli. The pain that patients with ...

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a long-lasting skin condition that causes painful, inflamed lumps, cysts, and skin tunnels — often near your sweat glands. HS is likely caused by an overactive immune ...

Living with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) can be a truly painful experience. A chronic inflammatory skin condition, HS starts inside your body and can lead to recurring, aching abscesses and nodules, ...

HS can cause lumps, lesions, and abscesses on the skin. Often, these lesions create an unpleasant odor due to a buildup of sweat, bacteria, and skin tissue. Treating HS often minimizes the odor. Many ...

Women are more likely to have hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), an inflammatory skin condition. Experts aren’t sure why. But your immune system, environment, and lifestyle likely all play a role. Most of ...

“Have you ever been in so much pain that the mere thought of leaving the house makes you sob uncontrollably?” This is how Jasmine “Ivanna” Espy, a nonprofit founder, journalist, filmmaker and advocate ...

Humira (adalimumab) is a prescription drug used to treat hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). It helps reduce moderate to severe symptoms of this condition. Humira is also available in biosimilar forms.

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is staged as mild, moderate, or severe using the Hurley system. It develops when hairs and bacteria get trapped in follicles, triggering inflammation. Hurley stage 1 ...