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Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Synonyms of Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Hidradenitis Axillaris
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Disorder Subdivisions

General Discussion
Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic, pus-producing (suppurative), scarring (cicatricial) disease process that occurs due to obstruction of hair follicles and secondary infection and inflammation of certain sweat glands (apocrine glands), particularly those under the arms (axillae) or within the anal/genital (anogenital) region. The disease is characterized by the development of recurrent, boil-like nodular lesions and deep pus-containing pockets of infection (abscesses) that may eventually rupture through the skin. Healing of affected areas is typically associated with progressive scarring (fibrosis). The specific underlying cause of hidradenitis suppurativa is unknown.
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Organizations related to Hidradenitis Suppurativa

HS-USA, Inc.
7362 High Hill Dr
Brighton MI 48116-9143
Phone #: 810-231-3419
800 #: N/A
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.hs-usa.org
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Foundation, Inc
7895 Via Belfiore #4
San Diego CA 92129
Phone #: 858-901-4747
800 #: N/A
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.hs-foundation.org
NIH/National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse
1 AMS Circle
Bethesda MD 20892-3675
Phone #: 301-495-4484
800 #: 877-226-4267
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info
NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
6610 Rockledge Drive
Bethesda MD 20892-6612
Phone #: 301-496-5717
800 #: --
e-mail: N/A
Home page: http://www.niaid.nih.gov/

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