Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) has some similarities with acne, psoriasis, hives, and staph infections, so you should see a dermatologist in order to get a clear diagnosis. In this video, learn how to tell HS apart from other skin conditions, according to Erum Ilyas, MD, Dermatologist in Pennsylvania.
Erum Ilyas, MD, is a Dermatologist and founder of Montgomery Dermatology, which merged with Schweiger Dermatology, in Pennsylvania.
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