Accessing Care from Anywhere
This section explores survey respondents’ access to care, including how neighborhood resources vary by zip code, the impact of income on care and resources, the role of health insurance, and overall satisfaction with treatment. By examining these factors, we gain insight into the barriers HS warriors face and the disparities that shape their healthcare experiences.
Access to resources by neighborhood
With this heat map, explore survey respondents’ access to resources by zip code, offering a neighborhood-level view of care and accessibility. Each map displays one of the nine resource categories by zip code. Including:
Dermatologists
HS specialists (with or without a clinic)
ER/Urgent Care
Naturopathic & holistic clinics
Self-managed care with at-home remedies
Support groups
Family & friends as a support system
Estheticians
Other alternative care options
How Does Income Shape Access to Care & these resources?
Two important data sets to look at are income and it’s link to access to care.
Overall, the higher the income, the greater the access to specialized care:
Though dermatologists are the most common place for HS treatment, at least 57% of respondents making $50,000+ see a dermatologist, compared to 47% of those making $9,999 or less.
Specialist care increases with income—those making more than $50,000 were far more likely to receive care from an HS specialist with a clinic.
Conversely, lower-income respondents are more likely to rely on self-managed treatments and family/friends.
Health insurance factors into care
The charts below display the types of insurance survey respondents have, broken down by income, age, and Hurley Stage. View all insurance types or use the drop-down menu to focus on a specific type.