Some people with HS wait up to 10 years before receiving an official diagnosis from a dermatologist. One reason for this is
the boils, cysts, and nodules commonly associated with HS can resemble other conditions. Knowing the signs of HS better enables
you to make referrals to an HS-treating dermatology provider so that your patients can receive an accurate diagnosis and the right treatment.
This is a crucial step in helping prevent further irreversible disease progression.1-4
References: 1. Sabat R et al. Nat Rev Dis Primers. 2020;6(1):18.
2. Garg A et al. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020;82(2):366-376.
3. Saunte DML et al. JAMA. 2017;318(20):2019-2032.
4. Collier EK et al. Int J Dermatol. 2020;59(6):744-747.
