Where can HS occur on the body?

Hidradenitis Suppurativa can develop anywhere hair follicles are found. 

Hair follicles are located everywhere on the human body except ON lips, palms, and soles.

Important To Note

Side note, it is possible for HS to occur in the ears and in the nose. HS cannot be developed internally within the body (on organs, intestines, etc.).

HS can develop in places without skin folds or friction. 

And areas of the body that are prone to skin folds and high friction.

In summary HS can show up in various places, from head to toe and everywhere in between.

_{Special Note: Researched, compiled, and written by Denise Fixsen. This information is backed by my 46 years of living with Hidradenitis Suppurativa, 10 years of dealing with multiple chronic illnesses, 36 years of advocacy, and continuous education. And to ensure accuracy, reliability, and trustworthiness, I incorporate peer-reviewed studies and other high-quality sources into my articles and material. I also wanted to inform you that I’ve chosen to end my collaboration with editors on my articles. Although there may be grammar errors due to brain illnesses (mostly), with this said, my content remains reliable, factual, and solid.}

_{Medical Disclaimer: This content is solely for information, education, and support. The purpose is not to serve as a replacement for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatments.}

_{Sources: PMCID:PMC7450471PMID: 32884675 doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2017.09 doi.org/10.1016/j.clindermatol.2023.08.021 PMCID:PMC9570026PMID: 36232581 PMCID:PMC3535073PMCID:PMC8362278PMID: 34409370}

_{FAQ posted on 08-27-2024}