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what sort of problem is acne inverse?

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Acne Inversa: Hidradenitis suppurativa (hs), also known as 'acne inversa', is a physically, psychologically, and socially disabling disease affecting inverse areas of the body (those places where there is skin-to-skin contact - armpits, groin, breasts, etc.), and where apocrine glands and hair follicles are found. It is non-contagious and recurrent; but presents, with boils or painful lesions.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of acne inverse?

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Hidradenitis: Hidradenitis suppurativa, commonly referred to as acne inversa, is a severe inflammatory skin condition manifesting through blackheads and painful red bumps filled with pus that may persist for weeks or even months. This inflammatory skin condition is certainly amongst the most distressing and severe, which many sufferers find difficult to cope with both physically and psychologically.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: acne inverse?

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Acne inversa: Acne inversa = Hidradenitis suppurativa.  A chronic skin condition that causes  inflammation and infection of sweat glands.

Question 4

what exactly is hidradenitis suppurativa?

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See below: Hs is a chronic suppurative disease of the apocrine glands in the arm pit, genital and perianal areas.  It is due to plugging of the apocrine gland ducts making them dilate and rupture with surrounding tissue inflammation.  It is associated with various autoimmune diseases.  Irregular sinus tracts form leading to draining tracts and scarring.  The lesions frequently become infected with bacteria.

Question 5

can you advise for hidradenitis suppurativa?

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See Doctor: See a doctor who normally treats this. The treatment varies from 1.Giving antibiotics  2. Open &amp; drain and give antibiotics and 3. Surgical removal of the entire skin of a particular area for repeated infections.

Question 6

is hidradenitis suppurativa a life-long disease?

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Yes: However, there are some significant advances  made in the treatment of ha (http://www.The-dermatologist.Com/content/humira-enters-phase-iii-clinical-trials-treatment-hidradenitis-suppurativa).

Question 7

hidradenitis suppurativa are there home remides for this?

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Local hygiene: Proper hygiene is very important for hidradenitis suppurativa. Simple things that could help are weight loss, antiperspirants, laser hair removal, stop cigarette smoking,

Question 8

my sister has hidradenitis suppurativa. what is that exactly?

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Infection: Hidradenitis suppurativa is a skin condition characterized by chronic subcutaneous abscesses, boils, usually of the sweat glands. It is most often seen in the armpits and groin, but can occur elsewhere.

Question 9

what do you suggest if my sister has hidradenitis suppurativa?

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'Hidradenitis suppra: Seek in person examinations and possible PO antibiotics, I&amp;D of any abscesses, possible total excision with flap closure of defect...

Question 10

have you ever heard of hidradenitis suppurativa in a young person?

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Hidradenitis: Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic skin disease characterized by recurrent boil-like lumps (nodules) under the skin. The nodules are inflamed and painful. They tend to break open, causing abscesses that drain fluid and pus. As the abscesses heal, they produce significant scarring of the skin. This condition can start at puberty.

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