Living with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) can be challenging, both physically and emotionally. At HMGS Dermatology, we understand how this painful skin condition can impact your daily life and are committed to helping you regain your confidence and comfort with comprehensive and compassionate care tailored to managing HS effectively.
What is Hidradenitis Suppurativa?
Hidradenitis Suppurativa, sometimes known as acne inversa, is a chronic skin condition characterized by painful, red lumps and bumps under the skin, mainly where skin-to-skin contact frequently occurs. These areas often include:
- Armpits
- Groin
- Buttocks
- Areas under the breasts
The lumps caused by HS are painful and tend to heal slowly and recur over time. The lesions can become larger as the condition progresses, leading to drainage, severe discomfort, and scarring. HS doesn’t just impact the skin; it also significantly affects a person’s emotional and mental well-being.
Living with painful, recurrent flare-ups and dealing with the potential scarring can be incredibly frustrating and can lead to a loss of self-confidence. HS also disproportionately affects women and individuals with skin of color, often leading to a higher degree of unmet medical need.
Advanced Treatment Options at HMGS Dermatology
Historically, HS has been a condition that was overlooked, leaving many patients feeling hopeless. At HMGS Dermatology, we are committed to changing that narrative; we believe every patient with HS deserves to live a life with reduced pain and discomfort.
Our team of experienced dermatologists at HMGS Dermatology is well-versed in the latest treatment options for HS. We offer a comprehensive range of therapies, including:
- Biologics: Medications such as Humira, Cosentyx, Infliximab, Bimzelx, and IL-23 inhibitors have shown great promise in managing HS by targeting the underlying inflammatory processes that drive the condition.
- JAK Inhibitors: These innovative treatments can help reduce inflammation and prevent HS flare-ups.
- Hormonal Treatments: Hormonal imbalances can contribute to HS in some patients, particularly women. By addressing these imbalances with spironolactone we can help manage the condition more effectively.
- Steroid Injections and Oral Antibiotics: These can help reduce inflammation and manage infections that sometimes accompany HS lesions.
- Topical Therapies: Various topical treatments (clindamycin, triamcinolone, mupirocin) are available to help manage symptoms and promote skin healing.
- Laser Hair Removal: This modality can help reduce skin friction and hair follicle inflammation, which contribute to HS.
- Surgical Modalities: We utilize incision and drainage, deroofing and excisional surgery. For more severe cases, we collaborate with our colleagues in plastic surgery and dermatologic surgery to provide surgical solutions that can help reduce the frequency of flare-ups and minimize scarring.
A Holistic Approach to Treating HS
At HMGS Dermatology, we take a personalized approach to care, recognizing that each patient’s experience with HS is unique. Our providers are dedicated to finding the treatment option that best suits your individual needs and helping you on your journey toward clearer skin and improved confidence. Our comprehensive approach involves working with various specialists, including those in nutrition, endocrinology, plastic surgery and dermatologic surgery, to address the full scope of HS.
Schedule a Consultation Today
If you are struggling with hidradenitis suppurativa and are seeking relief, the team at HMGS Dermatology is here to help. Our providers are dedicated to offering compassionate, expert care to manage HS effectively, allowing you to live a life with fewer flare-ups and improved skin health.
Schedule a consultation with us today to take the first step toward clearer skin and boosted confidence. Our team looks forward to supporting your journey to a more comfortable and confident future.
Board Certified Dermatologists and Partners
Dr. Warren Heymann, Dr. Steven Manders, Dr. Justin Green, Dr. Lacy Sommer, Dr. Patrick McMahon, and Dr. Camille Introcaso, MD
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.