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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.
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
| Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common | |
| Preteen6-13 | Common | ||||
| Teenager14-18 | Very common | ||||
| Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
Body locations
Skin, Arm
Medications
Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Acne inversa (hidradenitis suppurativa)
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Surgery
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