Women with HS also have a 3-fold risk of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). As a gynecology specialist, you can create a comfortable space for your patients
and identify HS flares in common locations, such as the groin, axillae, and under the breasts. Timely referrals to an HS-treating dermatology provider
are vital to ensuring proper diagnosis and treatment.2-4
References: 1. Kimball AB et al, eds. Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Disease Primer. Adis; 2017.
2. Alikhan A et al. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2019;81(1):76-90.
3. Vinding GR et al. Br J Dermatol. 2014;170(4):884-889.
4. Collier EK et al. Int J Dermatol. 2020;59(6):744-747.
