Acne inversa (hidradenitis suppurativa)
A chronic skin condition in which pimples appear in dark moist places on the body such as the armpits or groin.
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Preteen 6-13 | Common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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