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Hidradenitis Suppurativa(Acne Conglobata; Acne Inversa [AI]; Apocrine Acne; Apocrinitis; Fox-Den Disease; HS; Hydradenitis Suppurativa; Pyodermia Significa Fistulans; Velpeau's Disease; Verneuil's Disease)How to Say It: HID-ra-den-EYE-tis SUP-you-rah-TEE-vah
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Cynthia M. Johnson, MA DefinitionHidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a disease that results in deep and painful lumps under the skin, often in the armpits or groin. They may also be found under the breasts and between the buttocks.
CausesHS happens when hair follicles become blocked. It is not known why this happens. Genes, the environment, and problems with the immune system may also play a role. Risk FactorsHS is more common in women. Other things that may raise the risk are:
SymptomsThe problem often starts when a person is in their 20s. Problems may be:
DiagnosisThe doctor will ask about your symptoms and health history. A physical exam will be done. It will focus on your skin. This is often enough to make the diagnosis. TreatmentThe goal of care is to control outbreaks. Options are:
People with severe symptoms may need a surgery or procedure to remove the painful lumps. PreventionThere are no known guidelines to prevent this problem. RESOURCES:American Academy of Dermatology https://www.aad.org Hidradenitis Suppurativa Foundation http://www.hs-foundation.org CANADIAN RESOURCESCanadian Dermatology Association https://www.dermatology.ca Health Canada https://www.canada.ca References:
Hidradenitis suppurativa. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at:
https://www.dynamed.com/condition/hidradenitis-suppurativa. Accessed October 23, 2020.
Hidradenitis suppurativa.
NORD—National Organization of Rare Diseases website. Available at:
https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/hidradenitis-suppurativa.
Accessed October 23, 2020. Zouboulis CC, Desai N, et al. European S1 guideline for the treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa/acne inversa. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2015 Apr;29(4):619-644.
11/30/2015 DynaMed Plus Systematic Literature Surveillance
https://www.dynamed.com/condition/hidradenitis-suppurativa: Tzellos T, Zouboulis CC, et al. Cardiovascular disease risk factors in patients with hidradenitis suppurativa: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. Br J Dermatol 2015;173(5):1142-1155.
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