What is hidradenitis suppurativa?
Posted July 21, 2015 in Hidradenitis suppurativa, Plastic Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery
Hidradenitis suppurativa, also known as acne inversa, is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the sweat glands. It is estimated to affect between 1-4% of the population. It commonly occurs in the creases or folds of the skin and is characterized by chronically recurring painful nodules that may form abscesses. The infection underneath the skin in […]
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