Hidradenitis Suppurativa Care
Care that takes your pain seriously.
Recurring painful lumps can make movement, work, and everyday life difficult. If you have been told that repeated “boils” are simply acne, a dermatology evaluation may help clarify the cause.
At Alpha Dermatology in Sellersville and New Hope, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Daniel I. Shrager and our team evaluate hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and create treatment plans focused on symptom relief and long-term control.
Recognizing the signs of HS
HS is a chronic inflammatory condition that often affects the underarms, groin, inner thighs, buttocks, and skin beneath the breasts. It may cause deep tender lumps, drainage, recurring sores, tunnels beneath the skin, and scarring.
We ask where symptoms occur, how often they return, and how they affect your life. A careful examination helps distinguish HS from other conditions and guides treatment.
A plan for your stage of disease
Care may include topical or oral medications, selected hormonal treatments, or biologic therapy for appropriate patients. Some persistent lesions or tunnels also need a procedure or surgical evaluation. We discuss these options based on the areas involved, the severity of your symptoms, and your medical history.
Wound care and day-to-day comfort are part of the plan. We offer practical guidance on dressings, friction, skin care, and other factors that may affect flares, with respect for your circumstances.
Support beyond the next flare
HS often requires ongoing care. Follow-up visits help us assess pain, drainage, new lesions, and your response to treatment. Our aim is to reduce disease activity, limit further damage, and help you participate more comfortably in daily life.
Talk with us about recurring painful lumps
You deserve a clear explanation and a thoughtful plan. Schedule an HS consultation at our Sellersville or New Hope office, and let us know how your symptoms have changed over time.
Prefer to call? Sellersville: (215) 257-0196 · New Hope: (215) 862-6000.