Healthcare for Hidradenitis Suppurativa

What is Hidradenitis Suppurativa? Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a lifelong, rare autoimmune condition that causes chronic inflammation and infection of the skin. It develops as a small or medium, or large painful lump that forms under the skin, also known as boils or abscesses. The condition tends to enlarge and drain pus upon rupture. It can also lead to tunnels under the skin and scarring. 

Healthcare is essential for people with HS, as it impacts their management of the physical condition. Healthcare provides them with access to medications, dermatologists, specialists, surgeons, and other treatments such as wound care. There are treatment medications that are expensive, and adequate insurance coverage can provide financial assistance in the management of the physical condition.

The new administration bill can leave millions of people without health insurance or high-cost premiums, causing challenges in maintaining their physical condition. HS can significantly impact potential physical activity due to the condition. With health insurance, people with HS can seek timely medical treatment when physical symptoms occur, which helps prevent the progression of the painful skin condition, leading to better outcomes for the physical condition.

Therefore, health insurance plays a vital role in ensuring people with HS have better lives. Now, there are many other medical conditions and diseases that are also in need of healthcare. Access to medical care should be everyone’s right.