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Hidradenitis Suppurativa Diagnosis and Pathogenesis
Course Overview
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What You'll Learn
In this session we'll be discussing how to recognize HS, especially when it's early (or when it's a good day!). The pathophysiology of HS has been somewhat controversial over the past several decades. What components of the immune system are involved? What structures of the skin are involved? We'll give you the latest insights into these questions and how to help your patients understand it!
Learning Objectives:
- Assess patient history and exam findings to diagnose patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), with a focus on recognizing early HS
- Identify the pathogenesis of HS and how to frame this for patients
- Explain methods to assess HS severity
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In this session we'll be discussing how to recognize HS, especially when it's early (or when it's a good day!). The pathophysiology of HS has been somewhat controversial over the past several decades. What components of the immune system are involved? What structures of the skin are involved? We'll give you the latest insights into these questions and how to help your patients understand it!
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