

Prof Nico Wulffraat
Professor Nico Wulffraat is a paediatric rheumatologist and immunologist and full professor within the Department of Paediatrics, Subunit Paediatric Immunology and Rheumatology, Wilhelmina Children’s Hospital, University Medical Center Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Professor Wulffraat completed his medical degree at the Free University, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and was later awarded a PhD from the same institution. His research interests focus on paediatric rheumatology, and he set up the European project Pharmachild and the European project SHARE on clinical guidelines in paediatric rheumatology. Additionally, Professor Wulffraat is the coordinator of the European Reference Network (ERN) RITA.
Professor Wulffraat is a member of committees such as the Gezondheidsraad Advies CVS (chronic fatigue syndrome) and the Evaluatie Beoordeling NFU Expertisecentra. He has also contributed to over 330 peer-reviewed papers.
Here, patients can find everything they need to know about HS, from common triggers and management options to the types of specialists involved in HS care
Intended for general practitioners who are referring patients with HS to dermatologists when mild-to-moderate HS has not responded to first-line treatment
This template is intended for general practitioners looking to refer patients with suspected or severe HS to dermatologists in secondary care
This infographic outlines the six proposed stages of HS pathogenesis and highlights the immune cells involved in the progression of HS
The symptoms of HS go beyond skin deep. For the true burden of HS and to facilitate holistic care, see the full list of symptoms that patients may experience
Can you spot the signs and symptoms of HS? Take a look at our algorithm that aims to aid a diagnosis of HS