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SHINE A LIGHT ON
HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA

HS is a chronic, or long-lasting, inflammatory skin condition that can cause recurring
bumps, boils, and sores.

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COULD YOUR SKIN SYMPTOMS BE CAUSED BY INFLAMMATION?

Answer 10 simple questions to help find out. It can help you get the conversation started with a dermatologist.

Question 1 of 10

Have you had any bumps, boils, or sores (abscesses) more than once in the
same area(s) in a 6-month period?

Yes

No

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Question 2 of 10

How often have these bumps, boils, or sores (abscesses) occurred
in the same area(s) over the past 6 months?

1-2
times

3-4
times

5 or
more
times

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Question 3 of 10

Where do these bumps, boils, or sores (abscesses) show up on your body?

Check all the locations that apply.

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Question 4 of 10

What symptoms do you experience with these bumps, boils, or sores (abscesses)?

Check all that apply.

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Question 5 of 10

If these symptoms cause pain, how bad is it? Select the number that reflects the extent
of the pain:

(0 — No pain; 10 — Worst pain imaginable)

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Question 6 of 10

How have these bumps, boils, or sores (abscesses) affected your skin?

Check all that apply.

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Question 7 of 10

Has anyone else in your family had similar symptoms?

Yes

No

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Question 8 of 10

Are you currently or have you ever been a smoker?

Yes

No

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Question 9 of 10

Have your symptoms made you:

Check all that apply.

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Question 10 of 10

What areas of your life have your symptoms negatively impacted?

Check all that apply.

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If you don't have time now, download a blank doctor conversation starter to fill out later.

COULD YOUR SKIN SYMPTOMS BE CAUSED BY INFLAMMATION?

A dermatologist would be the right person to help you figure out if you might have an inflammatory skin condition. So you should book an appointment today.

Click the link below to print or download your answers—and bring them with you to get the conversation started with a dermatologist.

YOUR ANSWERS

1. Have you had any bumps, boils, or sores (abscesses) more than once in the same area(s) in a 6-month period?

2. How often have these bumps, boils, or sores (abscesses) occurred in the same area(s) over the past 6 months?

3. Where do these bumps, boils, or sores (abscesses) show up on your body?

4. What symptoms do you experience with these bumps, boils, or sores (abscesses)?

5. If these symptoms cause pain, how bad is it? Select the number that reflects the extent of the pain:

6. How have these bumps, boils, or sores (abscesses) affected your skin?

7. Has anyone else in your family had similar symptoms?

8. Are you currently or have you ever been a smoker?

9. Have your symptoms made you:

10. What areas of your life have your symptoms negatively impacted?

COULD YOUR SKIN SYMPTOMS BE CAUSED BY INFLAMMATION?

A dermatologist would be the right person to help you figure out if you might have an inflammatory skin condition. So you should book an appointment today.

UNDERSTANDING HS

  • HS affects people from all walks of life—you're not alone
  • HS is not contagious
  • HS is not due to poor hygiene
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