Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) are both conditions that affect the skin. Yet an examination of HS versus MRSA shows that the causes, symptoms, and ...

Turmeric is a popular spice related to ginger that many people use for medicinal purposes. It has anti-inflammatory effects, among other properties, that may be helpful for treating hidradenitis ...

Heidi Cope is a health and science writer based in Fort Worth, Texas. She often writes long-form, informational content about health, wellness, and disability, and enjoys interviewing healthcare ...

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) — a skin condition involving lesions or abscesses, typically in areas where skin touches skin — can be difficult to identify, especially early on when it’s mild. You may ...

For part 3 of our discussion with Chris Sayed, MD, we tackle several important topics in the hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and inflammatory disease space: patient quality of life, medication and ...

Humira (adalimumab) is a prescription drug used to treat hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). It helps reduce moderate to severe symptoms of this condition. Humira is also available in biosimilar forms.

While experts are still not completely sure what causes HS, it typically starts around puberty, suggesting that hormones may play a role. Experts believe genetics likely play a role in HS, because it ...

Chaz Frazier is a husband, a dad of two, a television sports anchor, and a content creator. Outside of his professional work, Chaz is a hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) advocate, and passionate about ...

In some cases, secondary infections, rare complications, and painful, severe symptoms may warrant an emergency visit. Painful bumps, cysts, abscesses, and tunnels of infection under the skin (sinus ...