HS Awareness Week 2022 Presentations

Management of Pain in HS

Dr. Lauren Orenstein reviews what is currently known about the causes and impacts of pain in hidradenitis suppurativa, self-advocacy for pain management, and treatment strategies. Note: This webinar was recorded in 2022 and management strategies and treatment offerings may differ now.

What Causes HS?

Dr. Michelle Lowes discusses the latest ideas about the causes of hidradenitis suppurativa, including the role of the immune system.

HS Summit 2022 Presentations

Psychosocial Impacts of HS

This webinar explores the mind-skin connection to hidradenitis suppurativa including the psychological, sexual, and social burden carried by those afflicted.

Wound Care

People with HS have various needs when it comes to wound care. In this brief webinar, we review the types of wounds and dressings that are appropriate for treating HS.

Pain Management

The webinar reviews the evidence base for medical cannabis and other complementary treatments for pain. The webinar also covers the role that palliative care and other multi-disciplinary clinics may play in comprehensive pain management and provides a few communication strategies patients can use when discussing pain with their providers.

Exercise & Wellness

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic, painful skin disease that impacts wellness. This webinar focuses on wellness in patients diagnosed with HS with a particular emphasis on exercise.

Current Treatment of HS

This webinar educates the audience on a range of medical and surgical treatment options with emphasis on when and how to combine treatments to achieve the best results.

Complementary and Integrative Medicine for HS

During this webinar, nonprescription methods of managing HS are discussed, including lifestyle modification (nutrition, healthy weight management, physical activity, etc), supplements, clothing selection, skin care, pain management, and mind-body connection.