HS

Full Definition

HS is the universally accepted abbreviation for Hidradenitis Suppurativa in dermatology publishing and clinical documentation. It should be spelled out in full at first mention in any manuscript or report. Editors should be aware that HS may stand for 'herpes simplex' in other medical contexts, making first-use definition critical. In drug approval documents and clinical trials, HS is often accompanied by a Hurley stage designation to specify disease severity.

Usage

Usage note: Always define at first use; context must clearly distinguish from herpes simplex.

In Context

• "Patients with HS were enrolled if they had at least five inflammatory lesions at baseline." — Clinical trial inclusion criteria
• "The burden of HS on quality of life was measured using the HiSQOL instrument." — Outcomes research paper