Beware that most doctors do not know about HS. Call and ask if the doctor is aware or has treated HS patients. Getting a doctor that don't know what he/she is doing can be very stressful for you. So please do your homework. It's worth the time to find the right doctor. Also if you go to www. HS-USA.org, on the top bar click on resources, click patient support, click doctor exchange, there is a list of doctors from all states that has treat HS patients. This list was put together by HSer's. I would also find a support group, you can get all sorts of good information and great support dealing with this disease. Wish you the best!
Karen G.I'm pretty confident that I have Hidradenitis suppurativa - do I see a dermatologist or my doctor?
Any family Dr. can take care of that.I'm pretty confident that I have Hidradenitis suppurativa - do I see a dermatologist or my doctor?
The dermatologist is a doctor. Some GPs know dermatology and some don't. It depends what you feel comfortable with.
This is a great resource for finding a doc.
http://www.hs-usa.org/contacts/docexchange.asp
I FINALLY found a great dermatologist through these referrals. My regular GP diagnosed me but a dermatologist is a specialist and is more knowledgable in specific areas.
Its important to find ';a'; doctor that is familiar with HS. So if your primary physician or a dermatologist is familiar with it then either will do. Do your research.
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