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Introduction
Glossary
What is hidradenitis suppurativa (HS)?
What areas of the body are affected?
What does HS look like?
Who tends to have HS?
What causes HS?
Is HS hereditary?
Is HS catching?
Is HS serious?
Does anything make HS worse?
Will HS go away?
How will HS be diagnosed?
How can HS be treated?
Are there any complications with HS?
How can I help myself?
What sort of dressings should I use?
Will daily life be affected by HS?
Will having HS affect pregnancy or giving birth?
I am about to see a healthcare professional; what do I ask them
Other frequently asked questions
What do I do next?
Where can I get more information?
References
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>> Is HS catching?

No, you can’t catch HS.

The bacteria that are present in areas of the skin affected by HS do not cause the disease so other people cannot catch HS from these bacteria.

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