What support is available for patients with hidradenitis suppurativa to stop smoking and maintain a healthy weight? A guide for clinicians.

Abstract

Guidelines on hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) recommend that obese patients are advised to lose weight and smokers advised to quit as a first-line management step. This article aims to inform dermatologists about the various weight loss and smoking cessation services available. We hope that this knowledge can empower clinicians to advise HS patients on how to access the right support to achieve these goals.