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Improving HS Diagnosis and Care Through Better Alignment of Staging and Severity
Panelist discusses how the misalignment between Hurley stages and patient burden in hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) creates diagnostic and treatment challenges. Current Hurley staging inadequately captures the full patient experience, potentially leading to suboptimal treatment approaches. Standardized clinical training and assessment tools that incorporate both objective staging and subjective patient-reported outcomes could help bridge this gap, enabling more personalized and comprehensive HS management.
EP: 1.Bridging the Gap in Recognizing Early Symptoms of Hidradenitis Suppurativa
EP: 2.Improving HS Diagnosis and Care Through Better Alignment of Staging and Severity
EP: 3.Addressing Social Determinants of Health in Hidradenitis Suppurativa Care
EP: 4.Economic Implications of Diagnostic Delays in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
EP: 5.Strategies for Equitable Access in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
EP: 6.Partnering With Patient Advocacy Groups to Improve HS Awareness and Outcomes
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