Table 1. Hurley stage (1989).
| Hurley stage | Characteristics |
|---|---|
| I | Recurrent abscesses without scarring or sinus tract formation |
| II | Recurrent abscess with scarring and sinus tract formation separated by normal skin |
| III | Recurrent abscesses, diffuse scarring, and interconnecting sinus tracts with minimal to no normal skin between lesions |