HS Patient Handbook
Whether you're new to HS, need a refresher, or are in need of some new ideas, this is the handbook for you!
GENERAL INFO
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What is HS
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Who can get HS
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Where can you get HS
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Is HS more common in certain areas
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Is HS rare
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Is HS autoimmune
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Is there a cure
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How bad is my HS
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What else should I know about HS
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SYMPTOMS & EFFECTS ON THE BODY
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What are common symptoms with HS
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What is tunneling and tracking
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How do you identify triggers
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MEDICAL TREATMENT INFORMATION & OPTIONS
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What type of doctor do I see
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What can you expect at your first office visit
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What treatments are available for HS
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How do I treat wounds and abscesses
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Are our abscesses always infected
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What can be done for pain
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What surgical options are available
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What is multidisciplinary treatment
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Research, Surveys and Clinical Trials for HS
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MENTAL HEALTH IMACTS
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Mental Health with HS
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Work and School
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Financial Impacts
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Relationships
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Sex and Intimacy with HS
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Community