At HMGS Dermatology, we are proud to offer treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa for residents in Philadelphia and the surrounding areas. You don’t have to struggle with this skin condition on your own. Our team will help you find the relief you deserve. Take the first step and schedule a consultation today.
About Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia is the largest city in Pennsylvania and is situated in the southeastern portion of the state. It’s most well-known for its part in many historical events in the US. It’s home to the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was signed, the Betsy Ross House, and many sites from the Revolutionary War. It has a population of around 1.6 million residents and an average median income of approximately $60,000. The city is also where you can find the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Philadelphia is also well-known for its food, including Philly cheesesteaks, Scrapple, and soft pretzels. The city is also home to the Philadelphia Eagles NFL team.
What is Hidradenitis Suppurativa?
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), also known as acne inverse, is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that causes painful lumps, recurring boils, abscesses, and cysts. While the exact cause is unknown, they primarily occur in places where the skin rubs together and where there are hair follicles, like around the armpits and buttocks, under the breasts, or in the groin area.
Symptoms often include blackheads, painful bumps, leaking sores, and under-the-skin tunnels, which can lead to scarring and reduced mobility.
Treatments for hidradenitis suppurativa can include antibiotics, anti-inflammatory medication, and, in rare cases, surgery.
Who is Affected by Hidradenitis Suppurativa?
About 1 in 100 people are affected by hidradenitis suppurativa, but the condition is much more common in women than men. It also tends to occur after puberty, typically before the age of 40. Black people are also more likely to develop the disease compared to other races.
Genetics, immune response, hormones, environmental factors, and smoking can also affect whether you develop the condition or not.
For those who do develop hidradenitis suppurativa, it can last for many years and worsen over time without treatment. And it often affects more than just the skin. It can affect your daily life and emotional well-being as well.
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Treatment Benefits
When you choose HMGS Dermatology for your hidradenitis suppurativa treatment in Philadelphia, you can look forward to a number of benefits, including the following:
- Symptom management: When you receive treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa, you can better manage your symptoms and experience less painful cysts and boils.
- Enhanced quality of life: With their symptoms managed and fewer cysts and boils, many patients notice that their overall quality of life improves. When you don’t have to deal with pain and skin lesions, you’ll be able to focus on other aspects of your life.
- Decreased number of flare-ups: Treatment also ensures you have fewer flare-ups of hidradenitis suppurativa. This means you’ll be able to enjoy your life and worry less about your condition.
- Prevent potential scarring: Because hidradenitis suppurativa often causes scarring, especially when left untreated, when you do receive proper treatment, you prevent potential scarring or how severe your scarring is.
Schedule a Consultation
Don’t struggle another day with hidradenitis suppurativa. At HMGS Dermatology, our team can diagnose and treat the skin condition and help you have the healthy skin you deserve. For more information, schedule a consultation today. Call our office or message us via our online contact form.
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Dr. Warren Heymann, Dr. Steven Manders, Dr. Justin Green, Dr. Lacy Sommer, Dr. Patrick McMahon, and Dr. Camille Introcaso, MD
Board Certified Dermatologists and Partners
The partners of HMGS Dermatology represent some of the most highly trained, accomplished, and respected dermatologists in the region, bringing together decades of expertise across general, pediatric, surgical, and academic dermatology. With education and training from some of the nation’s top institutions—including the University of Pennsylvania, UCSF, Temple, and Rutgers—they are board-certified in multiple subspecialties such as dermatology, pediatric dermatology, and dermatopathology. Many serve as professors and program directors at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, shaping the future of dermatology through teaching, research, and leadership. Collectively, they have held prestigious roles such as division heads, board directors, and presidents of dermatologic societies, while earning recognition through numerous “Top Doctor” awards and lifetime achievement honors. Whether advancing innovation in pediatric care, cutaneous oncology, or medical education, the HMGS partners are united by their commitment to excellence and providing the highest standard of compassionate, expert skin care to their patients.