Research Progress Related to Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Current research focuses on:
- Understanding what causes hidradenitis suppurativa and explaining the cellular and molecular basis of the disease.
- Exploring the potential genetic, immune and environmental factors associated with HS.
- Identifying the optimal medical and surgical approaches to control symptoms and improve quality of life in people with the disease.
For more info
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health
Website: https://www.niaid.nih.gov/Pages/default.aspx (en inglés)
Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center
Website: https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/ (en inglés)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics
Website: cdc.gov/nchs (en inglés)
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Foundation, Inc.
Website: hs-foundation.org (con información en español) (en inglés)
Society for Pediatric Dermatology
Website: pedsderm.net (en inglés)
If you need more information about available resources in your language or other languages, please visit our webpages below or contact the NIAMS Information Clearinghouse at NIAMSInfo@mail.nih.gov. You can also find a variety of information from organizations that are NIAMS Coalition Members.