Hope for HS - Support for Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Hope for HS a patient driven support group, that is open to those living with Hidradenitis Suppurativa, their loved ones, caregivers, friends and family. This support group originated in Detroit, Michigan, in February 2013 and another chapter formed in Hersey, Pennsylvania in 2016. This channel serves to educate about the severe quality of life impact that HS causes, current treatment options, as well as additional resources. 

What is HS? Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS), is a painful, chronic, non-contagious skin condition that causes boil like lesions to form in the folds of the skin. haracteristic locations of HS are: underarms, groin/genital/buttock area, and the breasts. Currently, there is not a cure for HS, but there are treatments to manage the symptoms of the disease. HS is NOT a rare condition. In peer reviewed medical journals, HS is reported to affect between 1-4% of the population. This makes awareness of HS very important!