A Dermatologist Explains: Living With HS Goes Beyond the Skin

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) may show up on the skin, but its impact can reach nearly every part of a person’s life. Flares can affect mental health, relationships, family planning, mobility, work, finances, and even how someone feels about themselves.

In this Expert Explains video, dermatologist Dr. DiAnne Davis explains why effective HS care should look beyond physical symptoms. She discusses the importance of understanding how HS affects a patient’s everyday life and why treating the whole person is an essential part of helping people with HS feel supported and live more fully.