Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment: By Shreoshree Chakrabarty Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a long-term skin condition marked by painful, swollen lumps that often ...

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), or acne inversa, causes inflamed lumps under the skin that can rupture, leading to pain and scarring. HS isn't fatal on its own, but it can lead to complications that ...

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) causes painful bumps where skin rubs together. When lumps burst or form tunnels, they can become infected and scar. Following your HS treatment plan can reduce flare ...

If you're experiencing painful bumps or lesions forming under the skin, but it feels or looks different from a typical breakout, it could be a sign of hidradenitis suppurativa. This chronic ...

Maybe it's that new exercise program you've been following. Or maybe you just sweat a lot. Whatever the reason, you've noticed a bunch of red bumps on your skin lately, especially in the folds of your ...

Credit: Getty Images The exact cause of HS has not been identified definitively. Initial pathogenesis involves plugged hair follicles that cause changes in the makeup of an apocrine gland, which later ...

Posters presented at the Society for Pediatric Dermatology Annual Meeting found that pediatric deroofing can lead to patient satisfaction later in life. Posters presented at the Society for Pediatric ...

Skip body scrubs or loofahs, which can cause irritation and exacerbate symptoms of hidradenitis suppurativa; gently rub with your hands instead. Taking a warm bath with Epsom salt is a skin-soothing ...

Misunderstanding hidradenitis suppurativa as contagious can lead to unnecessary fear and isolation.What you can do: Sharing ...

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and lupus are distinct conditions that share some features, including immune system dysregulation and chronic inflammation. A person can have one or both of these ...

Hidradenitis suppurativa can cause complications in pregnancy, but treatments may help manage symptoms and improve pregnancy outcomes. Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is an inflammatory skin condition ...