“I Am An HS Warrior”: A Reflexive Thematic Analysis of #HidradenitisSuppurativa on TikTok
This analysis underscores the importance of addressing facets of HS, which may be routinely overlooked in clinical evaluations, including the role of alternative therapies and patient education. Clinicians should recognize TikTok as a platform for self-expression among patients with HS and use this awareness to support the psychosocial needs revealed in this study.
Authors
- Nirav Saini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1165-8727)
- Stephanie Huynh
- Laurie M. Parsons
Institutions
- University of Calgary (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery
- Published
- 2026-01-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/12034754251411895
- Primary Topic
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00