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How Do Doctors Diagnose Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)?

Early diagnosis for HS may help prevent disease progression, scarring, and infections.

Marisa Taylor KarasMera Goodman, MD, FAAP
Written by Marisa Taylor Karas | Reviewed by Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP
Published on March 14, 2024

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. 

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  • Erum Ilyas, MDErum Ilyas, MD, is a Dermatologist and founder of Montgomery Dermatology, which merged with Schweiger Dermatology, in Pennsylvania.

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