hidradenitis suppurativa hs

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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Note: Deadline for application as of March 15, 2024

CHSF Objective

  • 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

Latest Event

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Are you tired of feeling like you’re in the dark when it comes to treating your Hidradenitis Suppurativa? Let us shine the Spotlight on HS and help guide you towards the best treatment options.

The webinar took place on April 28-29, 2023, and can be listened to on-demand at your leisure. Join Stephanie Goldberg and Raed Alhusayen, Former President of Canadian HS Foundation, as they shed light on the complex conditions and provide insight on a range of medical and surgical treatments.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to discover how to combine treatments for the best results. If you had registered for that meeting, it’s available to watch through the end of this year. Video link here.

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Members

Executive Committee:

Susan Poelman – President (Alberta),  Marni Wiseman – Vice-President (Manitoba), Chris Keeling (Alberta) – Secretary/Treasurer

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), Lauren Lam (Alberta), Hermenio Limo (Ontario)