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I was afghanistan and started getting cysts now my doctor says i have hidradenitis suppurativa could a bacteria i got over there cause this?

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Dr. Laurence Badgley answered

Specializes in General Practice

Unlikely: Hidradenitis is smoldering infection of sweat glands of axilla (armpits). A likely cause is excessive sweating & abrasion of region; perhaps by wearing equipment with under-the-shoulder bands. In women the problem sometimes accompanies shaving axillary hairs; especially when undertaken with a previously used razor. Bacteria are ever present interlopers; awaiting irritated surfaces to invade.

Answered 6/19/2013

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