European S2k guidelines for hidradenitis suppurativa/acne inversa Part 1. Epidemiology, diagnosis and clinical assessment

Jemec, G. B. E., Villumsen, B., van Straalen, K. R., van der Zee, H. H., Valiukeviciene, S. and Ingram, J. R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5257-1142 2026. European S2k guidelines for hidradenitis suppurativa/acne inversa Part 1. Epidemiology, diagnosis and clinical assessment. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology 10.1111/jdv.70638

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Abstract

Background This first part of the S2k guidelines is an update of the 2015 S1 European guidelines based on the structured assessment of clinically relevant topics by the panel of experts. It is complemented by Part 2, which deals with treatments. Objectives These guidelines aim to provide the generalist with expert guidance regarding clinically relevant topics such as, for example, diagnosis, clinimetrics and comorbidities. Methods The S2k level guidelines signify that they are based on expert consensus. This includes all the topics touched upon, all selected after a Delphi procedure among the experts/authors and edited into a coherent whole providing an overview of the subject. Certain passages have been adopted without changes from the previous version. The treatment of the disease and potential treatment complications are not included, being beyond the scope of this guidelines part. Results Since the S1 guidelines publication, the literature on HS management has grown rapidly, enabling the current revision. The expansion of the guideline is evident and signifies a major leap forward in HS management. Conclusions The first part of the guideline for HS provides a consensus-based advice aimed at improving the health care of patients with HS at a generalist level through expert advice.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Published Online
Status:	In Press
Schools:	Schools > Medicine
Publisher:	Wiley
ISSN:	0926-9959
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	27 August 2026
Date of Acceptance:	30 June 2026
Last Modified:	27 Aug 2026 09:57
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/189193

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