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Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic skin condition causing painful nodules and abscesses. Treatment varies by disease stage, with surgery offering a cure for advanced cases.

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  • Dermatology
  • Chronic Inflammatory Diseases

Background:

  • Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition affecting apocrine gland-bearing areas.
  • It presents with recurrent painful nodules, abscesses, sinus tracts, and scarring, significantly impacting quality of life.
  • Prevalence is approximately 1%, with onset typically post-puberty and peak incidence in the third decade.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of hidradenitis suppurativa.
  • To discuss the aetiology, clinical features, and diagnostic considerations.
  • To review current and potential treatment strategies based on disease severity.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of hidradenitis suppurativa.
  • Analysis of disease characteristics, including aetiology and risk factors.
  • Evaluation of treatment modalities from acute management to surgical interventions.

Main Results:

  • The primary event is follicular occlusion leading to inflammation and destruction of the pilo-sebaceo-apocrine apparatus.
  • Smoking and obesity are identified as potential aggravating factors.
  • Treatment options range from antibiotics and anti-TNF agents to surgical excision, with surgery being curative for advanced disease.

Conclusions:

  • Hidradenitis suppurativa is a complex chronic disease with unknown aetiology, often requiring long-term management.
  • Treatment must be tailored to the stage of the disease.
  • Complete surgical excision offers the only curative option for advanced stages of hidradenitis suppurativa.