Early diagnosis of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) may help lead to better treatment outcomes. It may also help avoid more severe symptoms like scarring and infections. In this video, learn how a dermatologist diagnoses HS, according to Erum Ilyas, MD, Dermatologist at Montgomery Dermatology in Pennsylvania.
Erum Ilyas, MD, is a Dermatologist and founder of Montgomery Dermatology, which merged with Schweiger Dermatology, in Pennsylvania.
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Ludmann, P. (2022). Hidradenitis suppurativa: Overview. American Academy of Dermatology Association.
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National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. (2022). Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS): Diagnosis, treatment, and steps to take.
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