Many people with undiagnosed HS seek treatment in emergency rooms or urgent care facilities for
immediate symptom relief, such as incision and drainage or pain management. This may be initially effective
but because HS is a systemic, chronic condition, recurrence and irreversible disease progression can still occur.
Knowing how to promptly identify the condition and refer to an HS‑treating dermatology provider can set
patients on the proper management course as early as possible.2-4
References: 1. Sabat R et al. Nat Rev Dis Primers. 2020;6(1):18.
2. Alikhan A et al. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2019;81(1):76-90.
3. Kokolakis G et al. Dermatology. 2020;236(5):421-430.
4. Collier EK et al. Int J Dermatol. 2020;59(6):744-747.
