Overview:
- It is a condition that leads to the formation of painful granules under skin
- It usually happens in areas of friction: thigh, armpit and under the breasts
- It is usually a chronic condition that leads to scarring of skin, which medical and psychological challenge case
Etiology:
- blockage of hair follicles causes multiple infection
Symptoms:
- black heads
- painful lumps
- sores
- fistulas
- scars
Causes:
risk factors of hidradenitis suppurativa are:
- Age: common in second and third decades
- Gender: most common in females
- most common among black people
- Obesity
- Smoking
Diagnosis:
- clinical examination
Treatment:
- Medication:
- topical or oral antibiotics
- pain killers
- hormonal treatment
- immunotherapy
- steroids
- Surgical treatment includes:
- Abscess drainage
- surgical or laser removal of fistulas
- complete removal of damaged skin.
