UNDERSTANDING HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA (HS)
Information to help you work with your doctor so you can better manage your HS
WHAT’S INSIDE
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) in brief ...... 4
HS – the facts ...... 5
Living with HS ...... 9
Coping with HS ...... 11
Tips and tricks for living with HS ...... 12
Addressing your thoughts and feelings ...... 14
Coping with stress ...... 16
Working with your health care team ...... 17
Symptom self-assessment questionnaire ...... 19
Useful online resources ...... 23
3 HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA (HS) IN BRIEF
You have been diagnosed with HS, a disease which is: