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Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Also called: Acne inverse, Suppurative hidradenitis 

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Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic disease of a type of sweat gland. It can occur in one or multiple areas of your body. HS usually develops in your armpits, groin, and anal area. It causes long-term skin inflammation and can be painful.
Symptoms include

• Blackheads and red, tender bumps, called abscesses. The abscesses get bigger, break open, and leak pus
• Tunnels that form under the skin between abscesses
• Scarring

No one knows what causes HS. It is more common in women, African Americans, and people who have had acne. It usually starts after the teenage years. Treatments include antibiotics, anti-inflammatory medicines, and sometimes surgery. Losing weight and wearing loose clothing can help, too.

Related Topics

• Sweat
• Skin, Hair and Nails

National Institutes of Health

• The primary NIH organization for research on Hidradenitis Suppurativa is the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

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• Hidradenitis Suppurativa(American Academy of Family Physicians)

 

• Overviews

  • Hidradenitis Suppurativa(American Osteopathic College of Dermatology)
  • Hidradenitis Suppurativa(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)

• Pictures & Photographs

  • Hidradenitis Suppurativa(Logical Images)

• Clinical Trials

  • ClinicalTrials.gov: Hidradenitis Suppurativa(National Institutes of Health)

• Genetics

  • Genetics Home Reference: Hidradenitis suppurativa(National Library of Medicine)
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• Research

  • Adalimumab for the Treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa(American College of Physicians) - PDF
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• Journal Articles

  References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)
  • Article: Diagnosis and management of hidradenitis suppurativa.
  • Article: Surgical treatment of chronic hidradenitis suppurativa in the gluteal and...
  • Article: Summaries for patients. Adalimumab for the treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa.
  • Hidradenitis Suppurativa -- see more articles
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• Directories

  • Find a Dermatologist(American Academy of Dermatology)
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• Organizations

  • American Academy of Dermatology
  • National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
  • Also available in Spanish
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• Statistics

  • Prevalence of Hidradenitis Suppurativa(Hidradenitis Suppurativa Foundation)
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• Teenagers

  • Hidradenitis Suppurativa(Logical Images)