HS Explained: Your Questions, A Dermatologists Answers

About this episode

The episode discusses hidradenitis suppurativa, its misdiagnosis, and treatment options with Dr. Harrison Wen.

HS isn’t “just boils.” It’s a chronic autoinflammatory disease that often begins in the teens or 20s and affects sensitive areas of the body. We sit down with double board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon Dr. Harrison Wen to explain what HS is, why it’s frequently misdiagnosed, and how recognizing it early can change the course of the disease. We break down the immune and hormonal drivers behind HS, what progression looks like, and where treatments like biologics fit into care. From m...

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Shannon C. Trotter

Guest: Dr. Harrison Wen

Topics covered

• hidradenitis suppurativa
• chronic disease
• dermatology
• auto-inflammatory disease
• treatment options

Keywords

• hidradenitis suppurativa
• chronic autoinflammatory disease
• dermatologist
• biologics
• immune system

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Organizations: Derm-it Trotter

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