THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF DERMATOLOGISTS Home Contact Legal Links Site Map History Specialist Groups Members Archive Research   Public Information Clinical Services Education Clinical Standards Conferences and Events Media SAS Doctors Introduction Glossary What is hidradenitis suppurativa? Affected areas of the body 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? Any complications with HS? How can I help myself? What sort of dressings should I use? Will daily life be affected by HS? Pregnancy and giving birth What to ask a healthcare professional Other frequently asked questions What do I do next? Where can I get more information? References Search Site Enter Text Member Login If you are a member, please log in below Username: Password:        |  Forget Password   HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA   web master ©2008 British Association of Dermatologists