Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition of the hair follicles.

HS pathogenesis can be affected by multiple dietary factors, including vitamins, minerals, high fat, and carbohydrates.

Dietary factors can affect HS by modulating inflammation.

There is no widely accepted HS diet, but certain foods can worsen or improve inflammation in patients with HS.

Although no dietary guidelines exist for HS, increasing understanding of dietary impacts in HS can improve patient counseling.