Helping Canadian Dermatologists better manage HS

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The goal of this book is to help individuals with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) to learn more about HS and how to effectively manage this condition. This book is also designed for family members and friends of HS patients, as well as generalist healthcare practitioners who would like to increase their understanding of HS and the challenges associated with this condition.

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CHSF Objective

Helping Canadian Dermatologists better manage HS

  • Communicate the latest HS management techniques

  • Create HS research opportunities and education for Canadian Dermatologists and mentorship for residents

  • Establish cross-specialty dialogue to improve HS patient outcomes

  • Collaborate with international HS foundations to optimize research, education and patient care
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What Is HS?

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a painful, long-term skin condition that causes abscesses and scarring on the skin. The exact cause of hidradenitis suppurativa is unknown, but it occurs near hair follicles where there are sweat glands, usually around the groin, bottom, breasts and armpits.

THE PAIN IS TO THE CORE, TO THE POINT WHERE IT IS DEBILITATING. AS A RESULT, I LEARNT TO LANCE MY LESIONS.
WE REALLY NEED MORE DISEASE AWARENESS AND SUPPORT.

Joshua
A PERSON LIVING WITH HS, SHARED

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Members


Executive Committee:

Susan Poelman – President (Alberta), Isabelle Delorme – Past President (Quebec), Chuck Lynde – Treasurer (Ontario), Marni Wiseman – Vice-President (Manitoba)

Board Members:

Ms. Pat Coutts (Ontario),  Ralph George (Ontario), Danielle Marcoux (Quebec), Elizabeth O’Brien (Quebec),  Simon Wong (British Columbia), Dr. Helene Veillette (Quebec), Rochelle Tonkin (Alberta), Raed Alhusayen (Ontario), Chris Keeling (Alberta)