Identifying key components and therapeutic targets of the immune system in hidradenitis suppurativa with an emphasis on neutrophils

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Living with hidradenitis suppurativa.

Dermatology nurses and other health care professionals may sometimes fail to appreciate and recognize the physical and emotional challenges faced by patients with a particular chronic dermatologic disease or condition. To better bring patients’ feelings and perceptions into focus, the Dermatology Nursing Editorial Board is excited to introduce a new series, “Patients’ Perspectives: Living With....

Hidradenitis suppurativa.

BACKGROUND Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic, recurrent, suppurative cutaneous disease. Despite its incidence, optimal medical or surgical treatment remains unclear. This review describes the disease, ranging from pathogenesis to treatment and prognosis. METHODS Articles were sourced from PubMed and Medline, using the MeSH terms 'hidradenitis suppurativa' and 'acne inversa'. Selection of ...

Hidradenitis suppurativa.

Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic, relapsing, inflammatory disease process that primarily involves the axilla and/or inguinal region and does not manifest itself until after puberty. Typically, the process begins as a local occlusive disease of a sweat gland; secondary bacterial infection then occurs. The early stages of hidradenitis suppurativa are usually managed by the dermatologist. Onc...

Hidradenitis suppurativa

Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic disease characterized by recurrent, painful, deep-seated, rounded nodules and abscesses of apocrine gland-bearing skin. Subsequent suppuration, sinus tracts and hypertrophic scarring are its main features. Onset is usually after puberty, although it is most common during the third decade and may persist in old age. The disease tends to be chronic and may de...