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The Impact of Hidradenitis Suppurativa on Families

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Iltefat Hamzavi, MD

Iltefat Hamzavi, MD, discusses the importance of support groups and other helpful resources for families and caregivers of patients with hidradenitis suppurativa and provides closing thoughts for clinical providers.

Video content above is prompted by the following question:

  • The impact of HS can go beyond the patient. How can this disease also negatively impact families?
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