Overview

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a common and debilitating skin disease that is poorly understood and understudied. As a result, little is known about disease prognosis and few effective treatments exist for this condition. This prospective observational cohort study aims to comprehensively characterize the clinical and biological features of HS. The results of this research will provide a basis for the development of an HS clinical classification system and identification of potential treatments for HS.

Eligibility

Hidradenitis Suppurativa Patients

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Age 13 years or older
2. Diagnosis of HS clinically-confirmed by a physician

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Inability to give informed consent or have a parent/guardian who is able and willing to give informed consent.

Healthy Volunteer

Inclusion Criteria:

1. No history of chronic skin conditions
2. No recent history of antibiotic use

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Inability to give informed consent or have a parent/guardian who is able and willing to give informed consent.