Hurley stage; Hurley staging system;

Last updated on: 22.09.2025

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Generally recognized classification for the clinical severity of hidradenitis suppurativa.

ClassificationThis section has been translated automatically.

A distinction is made between 3 degrees of severity (Hurley) depending on the clinical manifestation:

  • Hurley grade I: Isolated, single or multiple painful abscesses, no scarring or fistula tracts.
  • Hurley grade II: Recurrent painful abscesses with cord formation and scarring, single or multiple, but not extensive.
  • Hurley grade III: Diffuse, plate-like, inflammatory, painful infiltrations, or multiple interconnected cords (fistulous tracts) and abscesses. Risk of joint contractures due to pain-related restriction of movement.

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

  1. Nguyen TV et al. (2021) Hidradenitis suppurativa: an update on epidemiology, phenotypes, diagnosis, pathogenesis, comorbidities and quality of life. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 35:50-61.

Last updated on: 22.09.2025