Clinical

The term "racial disparities" refers to the ways that different racial groups are treated differently or have different outcomes. Racial disparities in healthcare are differences in care that harm certain...

People who have hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) develop areas of damage, or lesions, on their skin. These bumps may become red and fill with pus. They may burst, drain and resolve...

Some people with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) may also have polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS. When someone has 2 or more conditions at once, the conditions are called comorbidities. Having comorbidities...

Inflammation is 1 way our bodies respond to infection or injury. We want our immune system to protect us from foreign invaders. But sometimes, inflammation can spread throughout the body...

Surveys show a majority of people in the United States are in favor of legalized marijuana for medical or recreational use. As of early 2022, cannabis for medical use, or...

When you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, there is a lot to think about. You are probably wondering about the health of your baby and what kind of...

Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is anxiety in the aftermath of a traumatic event. You may think of it happening to a soldier returning from war or a victim of...

If you go to the doctor for a health issue or concern, or because you are in pain, you would expect a thorough exam to get to the root cause...

If live with hidradenitis suppurativa and have ever used cosmetics, you may wonder how the federal government makes sure these products are safe. You may also wonder what steps you...

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not need to approve most cosmetic ingredients before they are sold to consumers. But by law, cosmetics must be safe. Under the...

Many people with skin conditions are allergic to the ingredients in everyday household products. Triggers can include: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires that all cosmetics marketed to...

A food label can tell you a lot about what you are eating. It shows the number of calories and serving sizes of different foods and provides a breakdown of...

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a lifelong skin condition.1 With this condition, irritation causes infections and itchy/painful bumps the size of a pea or marble to form on the skin. HS...

Technology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from wellness apps to artificial intelligence and wearable devices...

We have all heard the saying that first impressions make the most impact. What does that mean for someone with hidradenitis suppurativa who has visible symptoms on the skin? Not...

Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help overcome barriers of location, time, and resources. This...

Atopic dermatitis and hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) are both skin conditions. Atopic dermatitis is the most common type of eczema. Often simply called eczema, it causes dry, itchy, and scaly patches...

Psychodermatology is the study of the connection between the skin and the mind. Understanding and addressing the link between mental health and skin disorders can help to better manage them...

A clinical trial is a research study that is conducted to determine whether a specific medical intervention, such as a treatment, device, procedure, or change in behavior is safe and...

There are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials. Here are some that come up often:1,2Adverse event: an undesirable experience associated with the use of a medical...