Hidradenitis Suppurativa Disease Process Explained

Watch this video explaining the disease process of Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS or Acne Inversa).

The key takeaway is that Hidradenitis Suppurativa or HS is not just at skin or hair follicle level disease. It starts with a malfunctioning innate immune system, causing the long lasting and relapsing inflammation. The research on HS is ongoing, and this video summarizes what we know so far.

Credits:

Script: Associate Professor Erin McMeniman, Dr Sarsha Mortimore & Fiona Wong

Production: Fiona Wong

 

 

Last updated:
21 April 2022