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Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa in the UAE: A Consensus from the Emirates Dermatology Society

  • By

  • Ahmed Ameen

  • Fatima Albreiki

  • Ayman Alnaeem

  • Muna Al Murrawi

  • Huda R. Ali

  • Raghda Almaashari

  • Fatima AL-Marzooqi

  • Jawaher Alnaqbi

  • Hussein A. Dayem

  • Mohamed Ahmed

  • Waqas Saad

  • Srikumar Goturu

  • Samir Hantirah

  • Ashraf Reda

  • Christos C. Zouboulis

  • February 17, 2026

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    The Emirates Dermatology Society developed the first region-specific guidelines for diagnosing and managing hidradenitis suppurativa in the UAE.

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    A three-phase modified Delphi methodology was used to create 58 consensus statements tailored to the UAE's clinical and demographic needs.

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    The guidelines emphasize early intervention, lifestyle modification, and a stepwise treatment approach including various therapeutic options.

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    Multidisciplinary care, including psychological support and pain management, is essential for addressing the comprehensive burden of hidradenitis suppurativa.

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    The consensus aims to standardize HS care in the UAE, reducing variability and improving treatment outcomes through evidence-based pathways.

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Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa in the UAE: A Consensus from the Emirates Dermatology Society

  • by Ahmed Ameen, Fatima Albreiki, Ayman Alnaeem, Muna Al Murrawi, Huda R. Ali, Raghda Almaashari, Fatima AL-Marzooqi, Jawaher Alnaqbi, Hussein A. Dayem, Mohamed Ahmed, Waqas Saad, Srikumar Goturu, Samir Hantirah, Ashraf Reda, Christos C. Zouboulis

  • February 17, 2026

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