SUPPORTING PATIENTS
Our support groups relieve some of the
tremendous isolation and emotional burden that accompanies a life with Hidradenitis Suppurativa.
tremendous isolation and emotional burden that accompanies a life with Hidradenitis Suppurativa.
ADVOCATING FOR CHANGE
We empower the HS community to interact with payers, researchers, and their government to bring about the change needed to someday find a cure.
RAISING AWARENESS
Raising awareness of Hidradenitis Suppurativa is vital in promoting compassion, understanding, and a correct, timely diagnosis.
1 IN 100
PEOPLE THOUGHT TO HAVE HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA
7 YEARS
AVERAGE TIME UNTIL CORRECT DIAGNOSIS
10%
OF PATIENTS REPORT LOSING A JOB BECAUSE OF HS
2x
MORE LIKELY TO COMPLETE SUICIDE
Annual HS Benefit That Partners With Local Musicians
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Hidradenitis Suppurativa Awareness Week State Proclamations 2019
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Documentary Filmmakers at April 23rd Meeting
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Such Hope for HS at the American Academy of Dermatology
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