5. Recognizing HS in Adolescents

Estimated completion time: 15–20 minutes

Learning Objectives

After completing this section, learners should be able to:

• Recognize common and subtle presentations of HS in adolescents.
• Distinguish a recurrent HS pattern from common mimickers and isolated infections in adolescent patients.
• Ask about sensitive symptoms and locations using developmentally appropriate, nonjudgmental language.
• Assess effects on school, activity, sleep, relationships, and mental wellbeing.
• Identify findings that warrant dermatology referral or more urgent evaluation.