Recent timeline of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS)
Recent timeline of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS)
Hidradenitis suppurativa—or HS—awareness and research have been growing. Whether you know a little about HS or a lot, there’s something here for you because today there are more answers and treatment options than ever before.
If you have HS, there’s never been a better time to make your own HStory-making moment!
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Research leads to a better grasp of the link between HS and specific cells in hair follicles
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The HS Foundation adopts an internationally recognized definition of HS
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New studies point to higher levels of immune proteins in people with HS
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FDA approves the first biologic for the treatment of HS
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The North American Clinical Management Guidelines for HS are released
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The Make HStory website is launched, ushering in a new era of HS awareness and advocacy
What’s Your HStory?
What does your HS timeline look like? Find out by answering a few questions to create your personal HStory—and use it to have better conversations with your dermatologist so you can get the care you need.
experienced HS symptoms?
1. How old were you when you first experienced HS symptoms?
2. How old were you when you were formally diagnosed?
today?
3. How severe are your HS symptoms today?
4. What triggers your HS?
CHOOSE all that apply.
your HS?
5. What medications have you taken for your HS?
CHOOSE all that apply.
6. What non‑medication treatments have you tried for your HS? CHOOSE all that apply.
following emotions more frequently
when dealing with HS?
7. Do you experience any of the following emotions more frequently when dealing with HS? CHOOSE all that apply.
1. How old were you when you first experienced HS symptoms?
2. How old were you when you were formally diagnosed?
3. How severe are your HS symptoms today?
4. What triggers your HS?
CHOOSE all that apply.
5. What medications have you taken for your HS?
CHOOSE all that apply.
(like ibuprofen and acetaminophen)
6. What non‑medication treatments have you tried for your HS? CHOOSE all that apply.
7. Do you experience any of the following emotions more frequently when dealing with HS? CHOOSE all that apply.
Get your HStory!
Now that you’ve completed your HStory, download it to keep it handy—then sign
up below to get more help on how to talk to your dermatologist about your HStory and
more!
