The Critical Role of Pain Management and Wound Care in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
At the 2026 ODAC conference in Orlando, renowned expert Dr. Hadar Lev-Tov delivered an insightful presentation on the critical aspects of managing Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS), focusing on two often-overlooked areas: pain management and wound care. This summary captures the key takeaways and clinical pearls from Dr. Lev-Tov's lecture.
The Critical Role of Pain Management in HS
Dr. Lev-Tov began …
At the 2026 ODAC conference in Orlando, renowned expert Dr. Hadar Lev-Tov delivered an insightful presentation on the critical aspects of managing Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS), focusing on two often-overlooked areas: pain management and wound care. This summary captures the key takeaways and clinical pearls from Dr. Lev-Tov's lecture.
The Critical Role of Pain Management in HS
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