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Looking for a specialist near me to treat my daughter's HS in the Sacramento area

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Sacramento Area, CA
October 16, 2024
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To find a specialist for treating Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) in the Sacramento area, consider the following steps:

1. Seek a Specialist: Look for a board-certified physician who specializes in complex medical dermatology. These specialists treat difficult, rare, or complex skin diseases like HS.

2. HS Specialty Show Full Answer

To find a specialist for treating Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) in the Sacramento area, consider the following steps:

1. Seek a Specialist: Look for a board-certified physician who specializes in complex medical dermatology. These specialists treat difficult, rare, or complex skin diseases like HS.

2. HS Specialty Clinics: The Hidradenitis Suppurativa Foundation provides a list of HS Specialty Clinics across the U.S. that offer medical care for people with HS.

3. Telehealth Options: If you can't find a specialist nearby or prefer not to visit in person, consider a virtual consult. Telehealth visits can be conducted via video chat, phone, email, or text, allowing your doctor to remotely examine, diagnose, and prescribe treatment for HS.

4. Referral: If your current dermatologist cannot provide a proper diagnosis or treatment, ask for a referral to a specialist in complex medical dermatology.

These steps should help you find the right care for your daughter.

October 16, 2024

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