Management of axillary hidradenitis suppurativa: A case report

Hidradenitis suppurativa is a rare, chronic, and recurrent skin disease that affects the pilosebaceous-apocrine unit. Its diagnosis is challenging and it usually manifests in advanced stages due to a lack of knowledge about this entity. To date, there are no standardized therapeutic protocols available for its management. We present a case of a 22-year-old woman with the left axillary hidradenitis suppurativa and underwent surgical treatment successfully. This report emphasizes the importance of educational programs among primary care professionals and public awareness campaigns about this disease, which is under-reported in our community, to avoid physical and psychological complications.