How To Treat Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Hidradenitis suppurativa is a type of chronic inflammatory condition that affects the skin. It causes the sweat glands to become infected and inflamed, triggering the formation of lumps underneath the skin. The lumps typically form in skin folds such as the groin, armpits, and underneath the breasts. Initially, the lumps may look like small pimples, but they can enlarge up to the size of a marble, and may also turn into abscesses and fill with pus or blood. Since hidradenitis suppurativa is a relatively rare condition, it is often misdiagnosed as acne, and some doctors incorrectly attribute it to poor hygiene or obesity.