What is HS?
HS Connect

We see you. We get you. We got you.

Find trusted tools, education, community, clinical trial opportunities, and support created for people living with Hidradenitis Suppurativa and the people who care about them.

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Events

Join education sessions, community conversations, webinars, conferences, and HS Connect programs.

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Care Tools

Products

Explore HS-friendly products, flare care essentials, wound care support, and community-tested tools.

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Learn More

Quiz Yourself

Wondering if your symptoms could be HS? Take a short quiz and find your next step.

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You’re Not Alone

Support Groups

Find a safe, understanding space to connect with others who get it.

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Research

Clinical Trials

Explore HS research opportunities, surveys, and clinical trials helping advance better treatments.

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Find Care

Derm Finder

Search for dermatologists who may be familiar with HS and start building your care team.

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~1% of people estimated to have HS globally
7–10 average years to diagnosis worldwide
Global HS Connect resources are growing across countries and languages

HS knows no bounds.

Explore HS Connect Global to find resources, education, and support created for communities around the world.

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Quick HS Check

Have you had two or more boil-like abscesses in the last six months?

If you said yes, you may have HS.

We’re glad you’re here. HS Connect can help you learn what HS is, what symptoms to look for, and how to start seeking care.

You’re still welcome here.

HS can look different from person to person. If you have painful bumps, recurring swelling, drainage, scarring, or symptoms that keep coming back, learning more may still help.

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