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    • Severe forms can lead to significant physical and psychological distress.

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    • Two female patients with severe hidradenitis suppurativa, unresponsive to antibiotics and limited surgery, were treated.
    • Treatment involved radical surgical excision with various defect closure methods, including local flaps and healing by granulation.

    Findings:

    • Radical wide excision is the only surgical approach that prevents recurrence of hidradenitis suppurativa.
    • Therapeutic method selection requires careful consideration of individual disease characteristics and patient factors.

    Implications:

    • This approach highlights the importance of aggressive surgical management for severe hidradenitis suppurativa.
    • Personalized treatment strategies are essential for managing this debilitating skin condition.