Hidradenitis Suppurativa Symptoms Risk Factors | NIAMS HS often appears around puberty Having a family member with the disease increases the risk of developing HS An estimated one-third of people with HS have a relative with the condition Smoking and obesity may be linked to HS People who are obese tend to have more severe symptoms HS is not contagious Poor personal hygiene does not cause HS
Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS): Research Resources Hidradenitis suppurativa (also known as acne inversa) is a chronic, noncontagious, inflammatory condition characterized by pimple-like bumps or boils and tunnels or tracts on and under the skin
Hidradenitis supurativa | NIAMS They are exploring the potential genetic, immune, and environmental factors associated with HS Investigators are also seeking to identify the optimal medical and surgical approaches to control symptoms and improve quality of life in people with the disease
Hidradenitis supurativa | NIAMS A TNF inhibitor, from a class of medications known as “biologics,” is approved for the treatment of moderate to severe HS Other medications used in the management of HS include antibiotics, corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, retinoids, hormone therapy, and approved treatments for other medical conditions