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HS research update (2026-07-01): What’s new on PubMed?
A patient-friendly overview of new PubMed publications on hidradenitis suppurativa (acne inversa) — with sources, clear limitations, and no medical advice.
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All editorial articles about Acne Inversa, treatments, diagnosis, and daily life.
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Basics
Clear introductions to Acne Inversa, terminology, and first orientation.
Diagnosis
How diagnosis pathways may work and which questions matter in care.
Treatments
Context for treatment options, research, and shared clinical decisions.
Research
Patient-friendly context on new studies — no medical advice, with clear limitations.
Daily Life
Practical, respectful perspectives for daily life with HS.
Flares & Pain
Information on flares, pain burden, and conversations with clinicians.
Mental Health
Why the emotional and mental burden deserves serious attention.
Doctor Visits
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Research
HS research update (2026-06-15): What’s new on PubMed?
A patient-friendly overview of new PubMed publications on hidradenitis suppurativa (acne inversa) — with sources, clear limitations, and no medical advice.
Research
HS research update (2026-06-08): What’s new on PubMed?
A patient-friendly overview of new PubMed publications on hidradenitis suppurativa (acne inversa) — with sources, clear limitations, and no medical advice.
Research
HS research update (2026-06-01): What’s new on PubMed?
A patient-friendly overview of new PubMed publications on hidradenitis suppurativa (acne inversa) — with sources, clear limitations, and no medical advice.
Doctor Visits
Coverage for Acne Inversa: How to Submit an Application to Your Health Insurance
Biologic, surgery, wound care, rehabilitation and degree of disability: This guide explains how applications for acne inversa can be prepared in Germany.
Research
HS Research Update (25 May 2026): What's New on PubMed?
A patient-friendly overview of new PubMed publications on hidradenitis suppurativa (acne inversa) — with sources, clear limitations, and no medical recommendations.
Diagnosis
Hidradenitis Suppurativa on the Buttocks
Symptoms on the buttocks can significantly affect daily life and sitting. This article explains when recurring nodules or abscesses may fit with hidradenitis suppurativa and why differentiation is important.
Diagnosis
Acne Inversa Diagnosis: How Does It Work?
How is acne inversa diagnosed? This overview explains the medical history, examination, typical criteria, possible additional questions and how to prepare well for the appointment.
Basics
Hidradenitis suppurativa explained simply
A clear explanation for patients, family members and people hearing about Hidradenitis suppurativa for the first time: what the condition is, how it can present and what is not true about it.
Diagnosis
Hidradenitis Suppurativa: recognising early symptoms
Early hidradenitis suppurativa symptoms can look like boils, ingrown hairs or isolated painful lumps. This article shows which patterns should prompt closer attention.
Diagnosis
Early-stage Hidradenitis Suppurativa
In its early stages, hidradenitis suppurativa can appear unremarkable or come and go. Here you will learn which early changes matter and why early recognition still counts.
Diagnosis
Hidradenitis Suppurativa in the Genital Area
Hidradenitis suppurativa in the genital area is medically important and may be raised late due to embarrassment. This article respectfully contextualises symptoms, language and medical assessment.
Diagnosis
Hidradenitis Suppurativa in the Groin
Recurring painful nodules in the groin may be consistent with hidradenitis suppurativa. This article helps you interpret typical observations, burdens and questions ahead of your appointment.
Treatments
Acne Inversa and Inflammatory Bowel Disease: The Crohn's Connection
HS and inflammatory bowel disease - particularly Crohn's disease - co-occur at strikingly elevated rates. This article explains the shared biology, the diagnostic overlap in perianal disease, and the treatment implications.
Diagnosis
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Symptoms: What to Look For
Which symptoms fit with hidradenitis suppurativa? This overview puts nodules, abscesses, drainage, sinus tracts, scars, pain and typical body sites into context.
Diagnosis
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Under the Armpits
The armpits are a typical region affected by hidradenitis suppurativa. Read about the symptoms that may stand out, why arm movements matter, and what helps at your appointment.
Diagnosis
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Under the Breast
Under the breast, recurring painful lesions can fit with hidradenitis suppurativa. This article puts symptoms, friction and helpful observations for your appointment into context.
Basics
Acne Inversa vs. Acne: Why the Name Can Be Misleading
Acne inversa is not simply ordinary acne. This overview explains the important differences in body sites, lesions, and course of the condition.
Diagnosis
Acne Inversa vs. Folliculitis: What Is the Difference?
Folliculitis and early acne inversa can be confused. This article helps distinguish superficial follicle-centred pustules from deeper, recurring HS lesions.
Diagnosis
Acne Inversa vs. Boils: What Is the Difference?
Acne inversa can initially look like a boil. This comparison shows which patterns should be evaluated more closely in cases of recurring painful nodules.
Diagnosis
Acne Inversa vs. Pilonidal Sinus: What Should You Distinguish?
Symptoms on the buttocks can have different causes. This comparison classifies acne inversa and pilonidal sinus by location, course, and accompanying patterns.
Daily Life
The Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) Diet for Acne Inversa: What the Evidence Actually Shows
The Autoimmune Protocol diet is widely discussed in HS communities. This article explains what AIP actually is, what specific evidence exists in HS, and the honest assessment of risks and benefits.
Daily Life
Brewer's Yeast and Acne Inversa: Myth, Mechanism, and Evidence
Yeast-free diets have the strongest single dietary evidence base in HS, including consistent case-series data and a plausible immunological mechanism. This article explains what's known and how to think about a trial elimination.
Daily Life
Clothing for Acne Inversa: Friction, Fabrics, and Cut
Clothing choice is one of the few interventions that meaningfully reduces day-to-day HS aggravation. This article covers fabric science, specific garment categories, and practical strategies year-round.
Daily Life
Dairy and Acne Inversa: Fact-Checking a Popular Thesis
Dairy elimination is one of the most widely recommended dietary interventions in HS communities. This article examines what the evidence actually shows, what the proposed mechanisms are, and how to think about a trial elimination.
Daily Life
Deodorant and Acne Inversa: Which Ingredients Cause Problems, Which Alternatives Work
Many HS patients identify specific deodorants as flare triggers. This article walks through the ingredients that matter, the antiperspirant-versus-deodorant distinction, and how to choose products that work.
Daily Life
Intimacy and Sexuality with Acne Inversa: An Honest Guide
HS commonly affects the most intimate areas of the body — anatomically, emotionally, and relationally. This article addresses the questions about sex and intimacy that most clinics do not.
Treatments
Metabolic Syndrome and Acne Inversa: What Your Internist Should Know
Metabolic syndrome is approximately 4-fold more common in HS patients than matched controls, with measurable cardiovascular consequences. This article explains the components, the elevated mortality risk, and what screening matters.
Daily Life
Diagnosed with Acne Inversa: What Matters in the First Weeks (and What Doesn’t)
The early period after an HS diagnosis is overwhelming. This article separates what is genuinely important to do in the first weeks from what can wait — and what you do not need to decide in crisis.
Treatments
PCOS and Acne Inversa: The Hormonal Connection Explained
Polycystic ovary syndrome occurs in HS patients at roughly twice the population rate. This article explains the shared biology, diagnostic overlap, and the hormonal treatment options that may benefit both conditions.
Treatments
Secondary Intention Healing vs. Flap Closure for HS Excision: What Your Surgeon Should Tell You
The closure decision after wide excision shapes recovery far more than most patients realize. This article compares secondary intention healing, primary closure, skin grafts, and flap reconstruction honestly.
Mental Health
Shame, Body Image, and Acne Inversa: Why It’s Not “Just Skin”
Body image distress and shame are central to the HS experience, not incidental. This article explains why the disease is uniquely shame-inducing and what can actually help.
Daily Life
Smoking and Acne Inversa: What the Evidence Actually Shows — and Why It’s Complicated
Smoking is the single strongest modifiable risk factor for HS in published data. This article explains what the research actually shows, why quitting is harder than it sounds, and what cessation evidence exists specifically in HS.
Treatments
Spondyloarthritis and Acne Inversa: The Underdiagnosed Joint Involvement
Joint involvement in HS is often missed despite being present in a substantial subset of patients. This article covers axial spondyloarthritis, SAPHO syndrome, PASS, and when back pain in an HS patient deserves rheumatology referral.
Daily Life
For Partners: How to Actually Support Someone with Acne Inversa
If your partner has been diagnosed with hidradenitis suppurativa, you are part of the disease experience whether or not anyone has acknowledged it. This article is for you.
Daily Life
Sweat and Acne Inversa: Why Heat Triggers Flares and What Actually Helps
Sweat is one of the most consistent triggers of HS flares. This article explains the physiology, distinguishes sweat from hyperhidrosis, and covers year-round practical management including prescription options.
Diagnosis
Why Is Acne Inversa Often Diagnosed Late?
Acne inversa is often only recognised after recurring symptoms. This article explains why early HS can be overlooked and what helps during the doctor's appointment.
Basics
What is Hidradenitis Suppurativa?
Hidradenitis suppurativa is the medical name for Acne Inversa. This introduction explains what HS means, how it can present, and why the term is more than just a synonym.
Daily Life
Weight Reduction and Acne Inversa: How Much Improvement Is Realistic?
Weight is one of the most consistently cited modifiable factors in HS. This article assesses what the evidence actually shows, addresses the bariatric surgery question honestly, and frames weight reduction as one factor among several rather than a moral imperative.
Doctor Visits
Which Doctor Is Responsible for Acne Inversa?
Who is the right point of contact if Acne Inversa is suspected? This article puts the roles of the general practitioner, dermatology, and possible additional specialties into context.
Treatments
Wound Healing After HS Surgery: What Happens in the First 90 Days
A week-by-week guide to what wound healing actually looks like after deroofing or excision for hidradenitis suppurativa, including realistic timelines, what is normal, and what is not.
Diagnosis
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Symptoms: Early Signs to Watch For
The earliest sign of hidradenitis suppurativa is often a painful deep lump mistaken for a boil. Learn where HS symptoms appear, what prodromal warning signs feel like, and when to see a dermatologist.
Research
HS research update (2026-05-20): What’s new on PubMed?
A patient-friendly overview of new PubMed publications on hidradenitis suppurativa (acne inversa) — with sources, clear limitations, and no medical advice.
Doctor Visits
15 Questions to Ask Your Dermatologist About Acne Inversa
Prepare for your next dermatology appointment with these 15 essential questions about acne inversa (hidradenitis suppurativa) — covering diagnosis, treatment, flare management, and long-term care.
Basics
Hidradenitis Suppurativa vs. Acne Vulgaris: A Complete Clinical Comparison
Hidradenitis suppurativa and acne vulgaris share only a superficial resemblance. A complete clinical comparison of mechanisms, locations, symptoms, severity classification, and treatments — including all three approved biologics.
Basics
Is Acne Inversa Contagious?
Acne inversa is not contagious. Here is what actually drives the disease, why secondary bacterial involvement does not change that, and why this misconception matters for people living with HS.
Diagnosis
Recognizing Hidradenitis Suppurativa Before It Progresses
HS takes an average of 7 to 10 years to diagnose. This guide covers the earliest signs, how the disease presents by body region, how to distinguish it from conditions it mimics, and what recent guidelines say about earlier detection.
Basics
10 Acne Inversa Myths That Need to Go
Acne inversa is surrounded by misconceptions — from hygiene myths to cure claims. Here are 10 common myths about hidradenitis suppurativa and what the evidence actually says.
Basics
What Is Acne Inversa? Symptoms, Stages, and When to See a Doctor
Acne inversa is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that is more common than many people think — and far too often misdiagnosed. Here is what you need to know about its symptoms, how it progresses, and when it is time to talk to a dermatologist.