We’ve Been Expecting You.
You found us…finally. The search ends here.
HS Connect is the largest patient-led advocacy group for HS.
We work hand-in-hand with dermatologists, researchers, and pharmaceutical partners to make sure HS patients are seen, supported, and validated.
Here, you’ll find real answers, real resources, and real people who get it.
We’re taking HS Mainstream.
We’re not hiding anymore.
We’re not ashamed.
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Choose the path that fits you.
Three quick, interactive guides to help you find the right next step and HS Connect resources.
I think I may have HS
Have you had two or more boil-like abscesses in the last six months?
If you said yes, you may have HS.
Recurring boil-like abscesses can be a sign of HS. A dermatologist can evaluate your symptoms and help you understand next steps.
You’re still welcome here.
HS can look different from person to person. If you have painful bumps, recurring swelling, drainage, scarring, or symptoms that keep returning, a dermatologist can help assess them.
This quick check is informational and cannot diagnose or rule out HS.
I have been diagnosed with HS
You’ve found your people. Want help finding care, products, support, and practical resources?
We’re here for you.
Explore resources built for people living with HS.
Explore HS Connect’s community channels for podcasts and more ways to connect.
I have a friend or loved one with HS
Or maybe you think someone you know could have HS. Has that person received an HS diagnosis?
Encourage them to see a dermatologist.
You can’t diagnose HS for someone else, but you can share reliable information and encourage them to discuss recurring painful bumps or abscesses with a dermatologist.
Support starts with understanding.
Learn about HS and explore resources you can share without putting pressure on the person you care about.
Welcome to the Club
You Never Asked to Join.
HS Sucks, we know. Because we live it too.
HS Connect is founded and led by HS patients, just like you.
We’ve been where you are:
searching, confused, frustrated, and tired of feeling alone.
Here, you’re part of a community that’s been waiting for you.
Ready to get started?
We’ve built interactive quizzes to help you skip the overwhelm and head straight to the resources that matter most.
Choose the path that fits you best.
Think of this as your choose-your-own-HS-adventure:
Not sure if you have HS?
Take the “Do I Have HS?” quiz.
Already diagnosed?
Jump into the “What’s Next” guide.
Supporting someone with HS?
Why Times Square?
Hidradenitis Suppurativa has lived in the shadows for far too long.
Many of us have carried this condition in silence for years, sometimes decades, before finding answers.
On average, it takes 7-10 years to receive a diagnosis.
While we encourage everyone to seek medical care (see our Dermatologist Finder), we also know too many patients have faced dismissal or mistreatmentwhen asking for help.
That’s why we chose Times Square; the biggest stage in the world.
We’re bringing HS out of the shadows to find those who’ve felt lost, unseen, or alone.
We see you.
We get you.
We got you.
Join Us
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Enter Healing Space
With chronic disease, mental health care is essential. Explore our best resources right here.
Quiz yourself: Is it HS?
Wondering if you have HS? Answer a set of simple questions to get the answers you need now.
Join our community
We are a vibrant group that comes together to get real and share ways to live our best lives.
Shop our products
From washes and salves to tape and wound care attire, explore what’s helped the people in our community.
Find the Right Dermatologist
It’s a very important relationship
HS erupts in tender and private places, and having a dermatologist who makes you feel comfortable, seen and heard is really important. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to treatment, but the physicians on this list can be a good place to start.