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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