• Pop Quiz: Understanding Hidradenitis Suppurativa

    Take this short quiz to learn more about this skin disease.

  • Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic, inflammatory skin disease that disproportionately affects people of color, including African Americans and Hispanic population groups. The condition is also known as acne inversa and causes small, painful lumps under the skin in hair roots near sweat glands.

  • 1. Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is more common in men.

  • Answer: False. It is more common in women and minorities. It’s estimated that 1 to 2 in 100 people have HS.

  • 2. Only people who are overweight develop HS.

  • Answer: False. People of all shapes and sizes can develop HS. It can also affect people of all ages, but it typically starts around puberty.

     

  • 3. HS is not contagious.

  • Answer: True. You can’t get HS from another person.

  • 4. Which parts of the body are usually affected by HS?

  • Answer: HS usually affects the armpits, groin, buttocks and breasts.

  • 5. There is no treatment for HS.

  • Answer: False. There are many different treatment options for HS, and they vary depending on the severity of the case. Click here to read more.

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