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Is hidradenitis passed on to children?
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Possible but...: Hidradenitis suppurativa affects african-americans and females more often. Etiology is poorly understood. Genetic factors, hormonal influences, obesity, and tight clothing have each been suspected to play a role.
Answered 3/17/2019
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