Singh: It is typical.
There is a range of severity in HS.
Generally, early diagnosis and intervention do modify the disease course.
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There aredietary interventionsand topical, oral, and injectable medications that are demonstrated to help patients with HS.
The parts of the body that HS affects tend to be covered and not visible.
Many times, patients believe that they are the only person suffering through these challenging symptoms.
This lends itself to shame and isolation.
Modifying the treatment to lifestyle and preferences is then made easier.
