From the launch of the grant application period to the upcoming release of the new HS Clinical Care Guidelines with AAD, we have a lot of different publications, events, and programs designed to support the HS community this fall. Be sure to scroll down for important resources and dates, including your last chance to register for the 11th Annual SHSA.

Please join us in celebrating the following members of the HS Community for their accomplishments, partnerships, and commitment to advancing HS care. Congratulations, and thank you for all you do!

Amit Garg, MD, SHSA 2026 Hamzavi Lecturer, “United in Purpose: A Decade of Partnership, Progress & Promise in HS” on Saturday, November 7
Chaquira Andrade, PreShus Lee & Ali Ramsaier, SHSA 2026 Patient Scholarship recipients
Kelly Frasier & Sahil Kapur, SHSA 2026 Social Media Ambassadors
Oruka Therapeutics, new corporate sponsor, silver partner
Spell HS Right, a digital health-laguage equity initiative
Spyre Therapeutics, new corporate sponsor, silver partner

RESOURCES & UPDATES

RESEARCH

Apply now for funds to advance HS research via Danby, Translational & Mentored Experience Grants.

EDUCATION

Find simplified versions of scientific studies. Explore dozens of newly added

Plain Language Summaries.

ADVOCACY

Visit our new & improved website & mentorship platform. Find free support for HS clinical trials with the

HS Buddy Program.

PUBLICATIONS & NEWS

HOW TO TREAT HS

New HS clinical care guidelines coming in Q4 2026

The guidelines were developed jointly by HS Foundation & the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), led by HS clinicians, HS researchers & expert methodologists.

Dr. Haley Naik, HSF Board President, discusses how the guidelines are a first step in providing patients with consistent & high-quality care. Learn more at HowToTreatHS.com.

VIDEOS

Explore the "Next Chapter HS" short film series

Leading dermatology experts discuss how the story of HS is evolving.

“Reaching for Higher Targets” —Dr. Martina Porter & Dr. Chris Sayed
“Deep in the Dermis” —Dr. Hadar Lev-Tov & Dr. Barry Resnik
"Earlier Intervention in HS” —Dr. So Yeon Paek & Dr. Jack O'Brien

Watch these videos & more at www.youtube.com/@HSFOrg.

IN THE NEWS

Read The Dermatologist cover story "Ultrasound as a Transformative Tool"

Dermatologists are using high-frequency imaging to spot subclinical tunnels & inflammation invisible to the naked eye, potentially cutting years off the diagnostic delay HS patients face.

Browse recent articles & podcasts at www.hs-foundation.org/news.

NIH MEETINGS

HSF leadership advocated with several NIH institutes

For the fourth consecutive year, HS Foundation met at the National Institutes of Health to raise the profile of HS research across the agency. Drs. Alex Charrow, Lauren Orenstein, Leo Wang & Irena Pastar, as well as CEO Brent Hazelett & patient representative, Taylor Reslow, met with leadership from NIAMS, NIAID, NCCIH, OADR, NIEHS, NICHD & NCATS.

Mr. Reslow opened by describing his daily challenges in order to underline the urgent need for better treatments. The physician-scientists then presented current HS research programs & what key gaps still need investment.

Learn more about how HSF is building cross-institute interest in HS & stronger collaboration between the HS research community & NIH.