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Experts Share Practical Tips for Diagnosing Mild Hidradenitis Suppurativa

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'Early HS can mimic an intense folliculitis or furuncles that can sometimes be caused by Staphylococcus infections,' Sayed said.

Based on his experience caring for patients with hidradenitis suppurativa , dermatologist Christopher Sayed, MD, said that an exhaustive battery of tests is usually not required to diagnose early-stage HS, which can be mistaken for other conditions, such as an infection, folliculitis, and acne.

To help guide management decisions, Hsiao also considers asking patients with early-stage HS the following questions:

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