Sometimes accurately diagnosing this chronic skin condition can take a while.
That said, genetics is certainly a biggie. In fact, up to 40% of people with HS have at least one family member who also has HS, according to the. And in one 2021 study, University of North Carolina researchers who assessed family history data of 676 people found about half the participants had first-degree relatives who were also affected by the condition. More than half the participants were also people of color.
On top of that, receiving a thorough evaluation can require a lot of time and financial resources. It can take an average of 10 years or longer for a person to receive an HS diagnosis after the onset of their first symptoms.
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