The topic Acne Inversa you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Hidradenitis Suppurativa.

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• Hidradenitis Suppurativa is a chronic and longstanding skin condition that is characterized by recurrent boil-like lumps observed at locations where skins rub against each other, such as in the groin, buttocks, under creases of breasts, and the armpits
• The lumps or nodules (less than an inch in size), become inflamed and painful. These lumps break, and abscess formation occurs, oozing pus and fluid. The condition then heals; however, it causes significant skin scarring. The skin bumps may have smelly discharge due to infection
• Hidradenitis Suppurativa (also known as Acne Inversa) onset is during puberty, although the condition may remain misdiagnosed or undiagnosed for many years
• Both genetic and non-genetic factors are thought to contribute to the development of this chronic condition. Smoking, obesity, abnormal immune system, (and other factors) have been identified by researchers as being risk factors for Hidradenitis Suppurativa
• Though Hidradenitis Suppurativa is not a curable condition, treatment measures are available that include the use of topical creams and oral medications. Severe conditions may need surgical intervention

• Hidradenitis Suppurativa can be divided into four subtypes:

  • Axillary-Mammary-Inguinal Hidradenitis Suppurativa
  • Follicular Hidradenitis Suppurativa
  • Gluteal Hidradenitis Suppurativa
  • Syndromic Hidradenitis Suppurativa

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