The Impact of Hidradenitis Suppurativa on Families

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.

EP: 1.Signs and Symptoms of Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)

EP: 2.Epidemiology and Impact of Hidradenitis Suppurativa

EP: 3.The Pathophysiology of Hidradenitis Suppurativa

EP: 4.Differential Diagnosis When Considering Hidradenitis Suppurativa in a Patient

EP: 5.Overview of the Hurley Staging System for Hidradenitis Suppurativa

EP: 6.Comorbidities and Coordinating Care Between Specialists in Hidradenitis Suppurativa

EP: 7.Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Addressing the Psychosocial Impact and Hospitalization Rate

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EP: 8.The Impact of Hidradenitis Suppurativa on Families

EP: 9.Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS): Staging Considerations and Unmet Needs

EP: 10.The Role of Treatment Guidelines for HS

EP: 11.Biologic Therapies for Hidradenitis Suppurativa

EP: 12.Recent Data on Bimekizumab for Hidradenitis Suppurativa

EP: 13.Ongoing Research in Hidradenitis Suppurativa

EP: 14.Managing Pain in Patients with Hidradenitis Suppurativa

EP: 15.The Role of Surgery in Hidradenitis Suppurativa

EP: 16.Optimizing Multidisciplinary Care of Patients with Hidradenitis Suppurativa

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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