deroofing

Demystifying Deroofing for Hidradenitis Suppurativa

July 2025

Dr. Daniel Klufas presented information about deroofing for Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS). Deroofing is a surgical procedure to remove the skin overlying a hidradenitis cavity. First, Klufas provided an overview of HS and HS surgical management. HS affects approximately 1% of individuals in the Western world, and its prevalence is higher in women and African Americans….

Clinic-Based Surgery for HS

December 2023

Dr. Sayed presented information about clinic-based surgical procedures for patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). First, Dr. Sayed discussed the role of dermatologists in providing surgical care for HS. HS medications can be used to treat inflammation, but the physical wounds and skin changes remain. Surgery may be a good option for patients who do not…

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