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Acne inversa (hidradenitis suppurativa)

Acne inversa (hidradenitis suppurativa)

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A chronic skin condition in which pimples appear in dark moist places on the body such as the armpits or groin.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Bacterial skin infection • Sweat gland diseases

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Preteen
6-13
Common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

Body locations

Arm, Skin

Symptoms

Arm pain
Arm swelling
Rash
Blackheads
Joint stiffness
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Acne inversa (hidradenitis suppurativa)
Botulinum toxin (botox) injection
Pain medicine
Spironolactone
Retinoid
NSAIDs
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Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Acne inversa (hidradenitis suppurativa)

Surgery

Surgery
Surgical drainage

Tests

Aerobic and anaerobic culture

Risk factors

Personal

Cigarette smoking

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