Dermatology · UKMLA & AKT

Hidradenitis suppurativa

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  • Chronic, relapsing inflammatory skin condition causing recurrent painful nodules, abscesses, and sinus tracts in apocrine gland-bearing flexural areas. Primarily a follicular occlusion disorder - bacteria are secondary passengers, not the primary driver.

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