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What is hidradenitis suppurativa?
Sometimes also called "hidrosadenitis" or "reverse acne" by dermatologists, hidradenitis suppurativa manifests itself in several ways, which may vary from person to person. Lighter forms of suppurative hidradenitis may occur with the appearance of small nodules, blackheads, or some cysts, whereas people with more severe forms of the disease may have repeated or multiple abscesses that sometimes release pus with a odor unpleasant. The injuries caused by hidradenitis suppurativa can be extremely uncomfortable and painful and can damage the quality of life of those who live with this disease. (1, 2, 4, 5)
Although it affects the skin, hidradenitis suppurativa is an inflammatory disease, which means that it is associated with irregularities in the body's own immune system. Suppurative hidradenitis can occur at any age, but develops more frequently after puberty, being rare after age 55. (1,6,7)
The overall prevalence of recorded suppurative hidradenitis is about 1 to 4%. (8)
The number of people with the disease may be much higher than the statistic, since hidradenitis suppurativa has no specific characteristics. The delay in diagnosis is seven years, on average, and can reach decades. Although not all cases of the disease are progressive (ie there may be no worsening of the disease over time), some cases of suppurative hidradenitis may be recurrent and become very severe if not are properly treated. In this context, a correct diagnosis and treatment of the disease is important as early as possible. For people who have suppurative hidradenitis, the first step is to consult a dermatologist in order to ensure an accurate diagnosis.
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