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Delayed Diagnosis and Misdiagnosis of HS
Many HS patients commonly receive at least one misdiagnosis before identifying their condition as HS. Delayed diagnoses and misdiagnoses impact patients and health systems.
ViewBarriers to Accessing Timely and Adequate Treatment, Care, and Resources for Patients With HS in Select US States
Depending on which state they live in, US-based patients with HS face different challenges to accessing care, given delay in diagnosis and restrictive insurance policies. These differences compound the existing health inequity in HS.
ViewLack of Accurate Prevalence Data
Inaccurate HS prevalence data is a barrier to promoting new research. Addressing this gap could ultimately help support more timely diagnosis and treatment.
ViewUtilization Barriers
Often, patients face insurance barriers that prevent them from accessing the limited treatment options available for HS.
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