Could Your Symptoms Be Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)?

When pimple-like bumps or boils start showing up in areas where skin rubs together, you may question what’s going on with your body. Take the quiz to see if your symptoms may be HS—a chronic inflammatory skin condition that may be linked to the immune system.

Please note: This quiz is not meant to diagnose patients with HS. After completing this quiz, please talk to your dermatologist about your answers as soon as possible.

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Think you may have HS?
Take the symptom quiz.

Have you experienced tender, swollen bumps, either on or under your skin, that may produce foul-smelling liquid and scarring?

In the last 6 months, have these bumps reappeared 3 or more times?

Do these symptoms appear near your inner thighs, armpits, chest, groin, or buttocks?

Have your physical symptoms, such as sores, wounds, or pain, impacted your lifestyle or mental outlook?

Has anyone in your family been diagnosed with HS or experienced HS symptoms?

Your answers indicate you’ve experienced symptoms commonly associated with HS. You should speak with a dermatologist about your answers to this quiz to get a proper diagnosis.

You indicated that someone in your family has been diagnosed with HS. It's important to talk to a dermatologist about any medical concerns you may have.

Your answers indicate that you haven’t experienced any of the common symptoms that are typically associated with HS. But it's always important to talk to a dermatologist about any medical concerns you may have.

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Remember to visit a dermatologist once you've completed the quiz, and talk to them about your answers.

Remember to visit a dermatologist once you've completed the quiz, and talk to them about your answers. Need help finding a dermatologist? Click here.

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