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[Acne inversa].

F G Bechara¹, W Hartschuh

¹Klinik für Dermatologie und Allergologie, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Bochum, Deutschland. f.bechara@derma.de

Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift Fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, Und Verwandte Gebiete

|December 17, 2009

Summary

Acne inversa, a chronic inflammatory skin condition, causes painful nodules and scarring. While antibiotics offer temporary relief, radical surgery is the primary treatment for severe cases, though it remains a therapeutic challenge.

Area of Science:

Dermatology
Pathology

Context:

Acne inversa (hidradenitis suppurativa) is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting hair follicles.
It leads to significant functional limitations and psychological distress.
The disease presents with painful nodules, abscesses, fistulas, and scarring in advanced stages.

Purpose:

To summarize the current understanding of acne inversa.
To discuss its clinical presentation and impact.
To review existing and recommended treatment strategies.

Summary:

The exact etiology of acne inversa is not fully elucidated.
Conservative treatments like antibiotics provide only temporary symptom management.
Radical wide excision of affected areas is the preferred therapeutic approach for severe manifestations.

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