Expert-led guidance to strengthen diagnosis and treatment pathways in primary care.
Do you know the symptoms of hidradenitis suppurativa, who it affects, or how it is diagnosed and treated?
Join our live YouTube webinar on 11 March 2026 to learn more.
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a debilitating, chronic, complex inflammatory condition that causes painful, boil-like lumps (abscesses) that can recur. HS is also a very under-resourced and often misunderstood skin condition that can have a significant impact on your patients’ quality of life, including their physical health, mental wellbeing, relationships, emotions and finances.
GHLF Australia is proud to be partnering with Hidradenitis Suppurativa Australia and HS healthcare experts to amplify the visibility and impact of HS and strengthen treatment pathways for those living with the condition. Our aims for this webinar are to increase awareness of HS among primary healthcare providers, provide practical information about diagnosis and treatment and elevate the standard of care for HS patients.
This focused educational session will cover:
- How HS presents in general practice
- Core concepts in HS pathogenesis
- Diagnostic criteria and disease staging
- A holistic approach to management, including lifestyle measures, medical therapies, and emerging treatments
- Clear guidance on referral to dermatology
The presentation will also feature a short video by Steph Friend (Hidradenitis Suppurativa Australia Founder and Director) sharing her story of daily life with HS.
ABOUT THE PRESENTERS:
Dr Monica Narula GP
BSc (Hons) MD DRANZCOG FRACGP
Dr Monica Narula is a general practitioner with special interests in dermatology and women’s health. She is passionate about medical education and is currently a Master of Philosophy candidate in women’s health dermatology. She holds appointments at The Royal Women’s Hospital, The Mercy Hospital for Women, Footscray Hospital and privately.
Dr Helen Saunders Dermatologist
B Med Sci MBBS FACD IFAAD
Dr Helen Saunders is a dermatologist based in Melbourne. She has subspecialist interests in Women’s Health, vulval disorders and hidradenitis suppurativa. She holds appointments at St Vincent’s Hospital, Melbourne, Bayside Health and the Royal Women’s Hospital.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and improve outcomes for your patients with hidradenitis suppurativa. Register today!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
DATE: Wednesday 11 March 2026
EVENT TIME: 7PM – 7.30 AEDT
LOCATION: Live on YouTube. Link provided through registration.
If you have any questions, please get in touch with Naomi Creek at GHLF Australia, ncreek@ghlf.org.au
ABOUT GHLF AUSTRALIA
GHLF Australia is a not-for-profit patient organisation whose mission is to empower Australians living with chronic conditions to put themselves at the centre of their care by talking about their treatment preferences and working in partnership with their healthcare providers.
ABOUT HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA AUSTRALIA
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Australia is an Australian not-for-profit organisation dedicated to working together with medical professionals, patients, researchers and the wider community to improve the lives of those living with HS.
