13th European Hidradenitis Suppurativa (EHSF) e.V. Conference-Imaging Future Transitions.

Area of Science:

• Dermatology
• Hidradenitis Suppurativa Research

Background:

• The 13th European Hidradenitis Suppurativa Foundation (EHSF) e.V. Conference convened in Lyon, France, from February 7-9, 2024.
• This event gathered 695 international participants from 51 countries, fostering global collaboration in HS research.

Framework:

• The conference featured 188 high-level scientific contributions, significantly expanding the knowledge base in this evolving dermatological field.
• This issue of Experimental Dermatology presents extended abstracts from all conference presentations.

Implementation:

• The event facilitated the dissemination of cutting-edge research and clinical insights into hidradenitis suppurativa.
• Discussions and presentations aimed to address the complexities of HS management and treatment.

Implications:

• The conference successfully contributed substantial new knowledge to the field of hidradenitis suppurativa.
• The upcoming 14th EHSF Conference is planned for February 12-14, 2025, in Vilnius, Lithuania, continuing the momentum of scientific exchange.