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Source: Freepik; Credit: Freepik; CCBY A new analysis reveals most TikTok content about hidradenitis suppurativa in skin of color is created by patients, while little content is created with physician involvement. (Toronto, March 2, 2026) A new study published in JMIR Dermatology shows that TikTok has become a major source of education and support for people with skin of color living with hidradenitis suppurativa—a chronic, painful inflammatory skin disease that disproportionately affects people of color. Characterized by painful lumps, abscesses, and scarring, hidradenitis suppurativa is frequently misdiagnosed or caught late. As a result, many patients are bypassing traditional channels and turning to social media forRead More →