“Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is an extremely distressing dermatologic disorder. It is also difficult to treat. Often the diagnosis is not made until many years have passed, and all the while, patients suffer, developing painful abscesses, sinus tracts draining pus, and scarring. This reference book is completely devoted to hidradenitis suppurativa risk factors (genetics, lifestyle, sex, body mass index, etc.) to inform an earlier diagnosis so treatment can be instituted sooner, thus being proactive in reducing chronicity and complications of the disease.” -©Doody’s Review Service, 2023, Patricia Wong, MD (Private Practice) Doody’s Score: 4 stars!

Dr. Vivian Shi is the Director of Clinical Trials and the Eczema Specialty Clinic at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Her research and clinical interests are in complex inflammatory skin conditions, skin barrier repair, transepidermal drug delivery, and integrative dermatology. She was an integral part of the team of researchers characterizing the pathophysiology of atopic dermatitis using a transgenic interleukin-4 mouse model of atopic dermatitis. She has published over 150 peer-reviewed articles, and is on the speaker’s bureau and the steering committee for the U.S. National Eczema Association and is a faculty member of the International Eczema Council. She has served as the principal investigator for numerous industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated clinical and translational studies in eczematous conditions. She regularly speaks in national and international conferences on atopic dermatitis and inflammatory skin conditions. Additionally, she is the recipient of the several prestigious awards and grants. Jennifer L. Hsiao is the Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology, Director, Hidradenitis Suppurativa Specialty Clinic at the University of California, Los Angeles, California, USA