Sartorius Score for Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Quantitative dynamic activity score for HS (Sartorius 2003, modified 2009). Sums points by anatomical region, lesion type and distance between lesions. Use the band closest to your calculated value.
Score interpretation
→ Topical clindamycin, lifestyle. Re-score at next review to track change.
→ Combination oral antibiotics; consider biologic if no response at 12 weeks.
→ Adalimumab / secukinumab; surgical planning; specialist input.
→ Wide-excision surgery + biologic; pain MDT; mental-health support; QoL assessment (DLQI).
Interpretation bands for the Sartorius HS. Apply clinical judgement and local guidance.
References
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
- Suspicious Pigmented Lesion — Melanoma Pathway · NICE NG14 2015 / BAD
- Cellulitis and Erysipelas · NICE NG141 2019 / CREST
- Psoriasis — Severity Assessment and Step-Up Therapy · NICE NG153 2019 / BAD
- Atopic Eczema — Assessment and Step-Up Therapy · NICE NG95 2023
- Urticaria and Angioedema · BSACI / EAACI Guidelines 2022
- Acne Vulgaris — Grading and Treatment · NICE NG198 2021 / BAD
Decision support only — verify against a current formulary, NICE, or your local guideline before clinical use.