Table 2.

Unmet needs in the care of patients with hidradenitis suppurativa

	Domain	Unmet need
1.	Access to reliable healthcare solutions	Educate dermatologic and primary care providers about hidradenitis suppurativa to expand provider base Create multidisciplinary clinics Develop acute care dermatologic resources to avoid emergency department usage Lower costs to care Improve online resources (medical tools, social media resources)
2.	Better therapeutic options	Develop novel, validated medications to treat disease Develop novel, validated surgical options
3.	Symptom management	Develop options for managing chronic and acute pain
4.	Prevention of treatment-related adverse effects	Create strategies to mitigate medication tachyphylaxis Design improved infection prevention strategies
5.	Psychiatric care	Supply easily accessible mental health resources for patients (therapy options, interdisciplinary clinics with psychiatry, support groups)
6.	Specialized products	Design undergarments, clothing, and wound-healing products (dressings, bandages) specialized in the care of hidradenitis suppurativa patients

Themes are listed in the order of descending relative importance, assigned by frequency of occurrence