Patient-Prioritized Concerns in Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Insights from Online Discourse

Introduction

Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) imposes a disproportionate burden on patients with skin of color, who experience delays in diagnosis, stigma, and barriers to care. Online communities offer unfiltered narratives that can illuminate patient-prioritized concerns and offer support. This study analyzes online conversations to understand the authentic HS perspective and inform clinical practice.