Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Hiradentitis Suppurativa Definition: Hidradenitis SUppurativa (HS), also known as acne inversa,  is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that affects the apocrine-gland-bearing skin. It is characterized by painful, persistent deep-seated nodules, abscessed as skin tunnels that may develop purulent discharge and result in scarring. Etiology: HS development may have genetic, environmental and behavioural influences. There is an […]

Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Hiradentitis Suppurativa Definition: Hidradenitis SUppurativa (HS), also known as acne inversa,  is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that affects the apocrine-gland-bearing skin. It is characterized by painful, persistent deep-seated nodules, abscessed as skin tunnels that may develop purulent discharge and result in scarring. Etiology: HS development may have genetic, environmental and behavioural influences. There is an […]

Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Hiradentitis Suppurativa Definition: Hidradenitis SUppurativa (HS), also known as acne inversa,  is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that affects the apocrine-gland-bearing skin. It is characterized by painful, persistent deep-seated nodules, abscessed as skin tunnels that may develop purulent discharge and result in scarring. Etiology: HS development may have genetic, environmental and behavioural influences. There is an […]