How Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) Can Affect Mental Health

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) has a big impact on your physical health, but it may also affect your mental health. It can affect comfort, movement, confidence, and relationships. Seeking treatment for your HS may help lessen your symptoms and improve your mental health.

In this video, learn how HS may affect mental health, according to Erum Ilyas, MD, Dermatologist in Pennsylvania. 

Why trust our experts?

Written by:

Marisa Taylor Karas

Marisa Taylor Karas is a freelance journalist based in Brooklyn who has covered health, gender, and technology for 15 years. She previously worked at The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, and Al Jazeera America, among other publications, and also served as managing editor of the Mellon Foundation in New York City.

Reviewed by:

Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP

Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatrician. Prior to practicing medicine, she worked as a management consultant.

Our editorial standards

Meet our experts