HS Jnr Quiz: Hidradenitis Suppurativa Essentials


Froggy Jumps HS Jnr Quiz: Hidradenitis Suppurativa EssentialsOnline version HS care and lifestyle tips by Kalese 1 Which symptom is commonly associated with hidradenitis suppurativa? a Hair loss on the scalp only b Chronic painful nodules in skin folds c Fever and widespread rash 2 What is a key non-drug approach to HS wound care? a Aggressive scrubbing with antiseptics b Gentle cleaning and leaving wounds to air-dry when possible c Cover wounds tightly with non-breathable plastic 3 Which lifestyle modification may help reduce HS flare-ups? a Weight management through diet and exercise b Increased sugar intake c Avoiding all physical activity 4 Which medical treatment is commonly used for HS? a Topical steroids eliminate the condition b Biologic therapy (e.g., anti-TNF drugs) c Oral antibiotics only for one day 5 How should HS wounds typically be dressed? a Dry gauze only with no moisture b Moist wound healing with appropriate dressings c Leaving wounds open without protection 6 Which sign indicates a potential HS complication requiring medical review? a Mild redness after sun exposure b Transient itching that resolves in hours c Persistent sinus tract formation 7 Which activity can help HS management long-term? a Heavy perfume use near lesions b Daily tanning sessions c Regular squeeze-free bathing and hygiene 8 What symptom difference helps distinguish HS from acne? a Lesions are always itchy but not painful b Lesions in skin folds and armpits/groin c Lesions only on the face 9 Which dietary modification has some evidence for HS management? a Anti-inflammatory diet (e.g., omega-3s, vegetables) b High-sugar, processed foods only c Exclusive fruitarian diet 10 When should you seek urgent care with HS? a A single blister that heals in 24 hours b Occasional mild itching for a day c Signs of systemic infection or heavy purulent discharge

1

Which symptom is commonly associated with hidradenitis suppurativa?

a

Hair loss on the scalp only

b

Chronic painful nodules in skin folds

c

Fever and widespread rash

2

What is a key non-drug approach to HS wound care?

a

Aggressive scrubbing with antiseptics

b

Gentle cleaning and leaving wounds to air-dry when possible

c

Cover wounds tightly with non-breathable plastic

3

Which lifestyle modification may help reduce HS flare-ups?

a

Weight management through diet and exercise

b

Increased sugar intake

c

Avoiding all physical activity

4

Which medical treatment is commonly used for HS?

a

Topical steroids eliminate the condition

b

Biologic therapy (e.g., anti-TNF drugs)

c

Oral antibiotics only for one day

5

How should HS wounds typically be dressed?

a

Dry gauze only with no moisture

b

Moist wound healing with appropriate dressings

c

Leaving wounds open without protection

6

Which sign indicates a potential HS complication requiring medical review?

a

Mild redness after sun exposure

b

Transient itching that resolves in hours

c

Persistent sinus tract formation

7

Which activity can help HS management long-term?

a

Heavy perfume use near lesions

b

Daily tanning sessions

c

Regular squeeze-free bathing and hygiene

8

What symptom difference helps distinguish HS from acne?

a

Lesions are always itchy but not painful

b

Lesions in skin folds and armpits/groin

c

Lesions only on the face

9

Which dietary modification has some evidence for HS management?

a

Anti-inflammatory diet (e.g., omega-3s, vegetables)

b

High-sugar, processed foods only

c

Exclusive fruitarian diet

10

When should you seek urgent care with HS?

a

A single blister that heals in 24 hours

b

Occasional mild itching for a day

c

Signs of systemic infection or heavy purulent discharge

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