Session Learning Objectives:

1. Identify major categories of medical management of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and describe which medical regimens have grade B and above evidence

2. Explain bridges in medical therapy to operative management in Hurley stage III HS

3. Identify special populations who may need deviation from traditional medical pre-optimization for HS surgery

Session Faculty: Annika Divakar, MD, Presenter, has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.