Improving HS Diagnosis and Care Through Better Alignment of Staging and Severity

Panelist discusses how the misalignment between Hurley stages and patient burden in hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) creates diagnostic and treatment challenges. Current Hurley staging inadequately captures the full patient experience, potentially leading to suboptimal treatment approaches. Standardized clinical training and assessment tools that incorporate both objective staging and subjective patient-reported outcomes could help bridge this gap, enabling more personalized and comprehensive HS management.

EP: 1.Bridging the Gap in Recognizing Early Symptoms of Hidradenitis Suppurativa

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EP: 2.Improving HS Diagnosis and Care Through Better Alignment of Staging and Severity

EP: 3.Addressing Social Determinants of Health in Hidradenitis Suppurativa Care

EP: 4.Economic Implications of Diagnostic Delays in Hidradenitis Suppurativa

EP: 5.Strategies for Equitable Access in Hidradenitis Suppurativa

EP: 6.Partnering With Patient Advocacy Groups to Improve HS Awareness and Outcomes

EP: 7.Holistic Care for HS Patients: The Power of Multidisciplinary Models

EP: 8.The Case for HS Centers of Excellence: Evidence for Improved Patient Outcomes

EP: 9.Innovating HS Care: Applying Multidisciplinary Lessons to Diagnosis and Management

EP: 10.The Value Proposition: Justifying the Investment in HS Centers of Excellence

EP: 11.Key Takeaways on HS Care: Multidisciplinary Collaboration and Equity Solutions

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