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\u270d\ufe0f Written and Compiled by:<\/strong> Dr. Yasir G\u00f6z\u00fc
\n\ud83c\udfe5 Medical Review:<\/strong> Dr. Yasir G\u00f6z\u00fc \u00a0|\u00a0 \ud83d\udcc5 Published:<\/strong> May 1, 2026 \u00a0|\u00a0 \ud83d\udd04 Last Updated:<\/strong> May 1, 2026<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Hidradenitis Suppurativa Stages: Hurley Stage 1, 2 and 3<\/h1>\n
\ud83d\udea8 Important Medical Notice:<\/strong> Hidradenitis suppurativa stage cannot be confirmed by symptoms alone or by looking at one photo. If you have rapidly growing painful swelling, fever, spreading redness, foul-smelling discharge, bleeding<\/a><\/b>, severe pain, tunnels under the skin, or recurrent abscesses, please seek medical care.<\/div>\n
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\ud83d\udca1 Quick Answer<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hidradenitis suppurativa stages are commonly described with the Hurley staging system: Stage 1 means abscesses or nodules without tunnels or significant scarring; Stage 2 means recurrent abscesses with tunnels and scarring in separated areas; Stage 3 means widespread disease with interconnected tunnels, chronic drainage, and extensive scarring.<\/strong> Staging helps physicians estimate disease severity and choose suitable treatment options. Mild disease may be managed with lifestyle changes, topical treatment, and early medical follow-up. Moderate disease may require oral antibiotics, laser-based treatment, deroofing, or combined care. Severe disease may require biologic therapy, surgery, wound care, and long-term follow-up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u2695\ufe0f Medical Disclaimer:<\/strong> This article is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical examination, diagnosis, staging, or treatment. HS severity should be evaluated by a qualified physician.<\/div>\n
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Table of Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. What are hidradenitis suppurativa stages?<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. What is Hurley Stage 1?<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. What is Hurley Stage 2?<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. What is Hurley Stage 3?<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. Why does staging matter for treatment?<\/a><\/li>\n
  6. Can HS stage change over time?<\/a><\/li>\n
  7. How can patients track disease severity?<\/a><\/li>\n
  8. What should not be done?<\/a><\/li>\n
  9. When should you see a doctor?<\/a><\/li>\n
  10. Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n

    What Are Hidradenitis Suppurativa Stages?<\/h2>\n

    Hidradenitis suppurativa<\/strong>, also known as HS<\/strong> or acne inversa<\/strong>, is a chronic inflammatory disease of the hair follicle. It commonly affects friction-prone areas such as the armpits, groin, buttocks, inner thighs, under-breast area, and perianal region. The ICD-10-CM code for hidradenitis suppurativa is L73.2<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    HS staging describes how advanced the disease is. It helps answer key questions: Are there only painful nodules? Are abscesses recurring? Are there tunnels under the skin? Has scarring developed? Is the disease limited to one area or spread across a wider region?<\/p>\n

    The most widely used clinical system is the Hurley staging system<\/strong>. It divides HS into three main stages: Hurley Stage 1, Hurley Stage 2, and Hurley Stage 3<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    \ud83d\udc68\u200d\u2695\ufe0f Clinical Note from Dr. Yasir G\u00f6z\u00fc:<\/strong> In HS, staging is not just a label. It is a treatment compass. A small painful nodule, a draining tunnel, and a wide scarred area are not the same problem. They need different levels of attention.<\/div>\n

    For a general overview of the disease, see What is Hidradenitis Suppurativa? Diagnosis and Treatment Process<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    What Is Hurley Stage 1?<\/h2>\n

    Hurley Stage 1<\/strong> is the mildest stage of hidradenitis suppurativa. In this stage, the patient may have single or multiple painful nodules or abscesses, but there are no established sinus tracts, tunnels, or extensive scars.<\/p>\n

    Common Features of Hurley Stage 1<\/h3>\n