How to Treat Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Written by

Brent Hazelett, MPA, CAE

Chief Executive Officer, The HS Foundation

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HS Care Has Outgrown Its Standards. The Field Is Catching Up.

Whether you're a clinician navigating inconsistent referral pathways or a payer making coverage decisions against a rapidly shifting evidence base, the upcoming joint AAD and HS Foundation guidelines may be the clinical anchor you've been missing.

May 18, 2026

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How to Treat HS

Clinical Guidelines Launching Soon

The HS Foundation, in collaboration with the American Academy of Dermatology, will release new evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for HS.

How to Treat HS is a clinical education resource developed by the HS Foundation to support healthcare professionals in the diagnosis, staging, and management of Hidradenitis Suppurativa.

The platform will provide access to newly developed clinical guidelines and practical tools designed to support consistent, evidence-based care.

Be notified when the new HS Clinical Guidelines are released.

Who This Is For?

This resource is intended for healthcare professionals, including:

Dermatologists
Primary care clinicians
Emergency & urgent care providers
Other clinicians involved in HS care

Additional resources for payers and health systems will also be available.

What You’ll Get.

When the guidelines are released, registered users will receive access to:

Clinical practice guidelines for HS
Diagnostic & treatment pathways
Educational resources & CME opportunities
Updates as new guidance & tools become available

Be notified when the new HS Clinical Guidelines are released.

Powered by the HS Foundation, the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals affected by Hidradenitis Suppurativa.

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