Background
Hidradenitis Suppurativa is a genetic condition that causes lumps under the skin, acne-like pustules, and deep scarring. (1) With time, the lumps will rupture, causing pus, and fluid to drain from these. (3) This condition tends to appear in teens and in early adulthood. These lumps and acne-like pustules tend to appear in the armpit, groin, nape of the neck, waist, inner thighs, and buttocks. (3)It is a rare condition, with the rarest of presentations of the lumps are in the area surrounding the anus, and under the breast. This is a chronic condition that is very painful and the treatments are limited with no cure existing for this condition. (19) Hidradenitis suppurativa can cause individuals to isolate themselves, fall into depression, and be self-conscious of their body. (1) There are three stages to Hidradenitis Suppurativa called the Harley Stages. (17) The stages are clinically observed and diagnosed. (19) The first stage is usually where the individual presents with itching, and discomfort. The second Harley stage is where the individual presents with current and chronic abscesses. (17) The third Harley stage is where the individuals present with chronic and current abscesses that form where there is friction within the body. (17) The abscesses tend to be seen in the …show more content…
Recent research has discovered that 1 in 100 people tend to this condition. It has been noticed that women are three times more likely to develop this condition than men. There has been no research to the determine the reason that this condition affects women more. This condition tends to be seen in African-americans, hispanics, and chinese individuals. It can affect any individual, but it has increased penetrance in women. (19)
Treatment options
There is no cure to hidradenitis Suppurativa. The treatments include medical management, antibiotics, hormonal therapy, retinoids, immunosuppression,
Hidradenitis Suppurativa is a genetic condition that causes lumps under the skin, acne-like pustules, and deep scarring. (1) With time, the lumps will rupture, causing pus, and fluid to drain from these. (3) This condition tends to appear in teens and in early adulthood. These lumps and acne-like pustules tend to appear in the armpit, groin, nape of the neck, waist, inner thighs, and buttocks. (3)It is a rare condition, with the rarest of presentations of the lumps are in the area surrounding the anus, and under the breast. This is a chronic condition that is very painful and the treatments are limited with no cure existing for this condition. (19) Hidradenitis suppurativa can cause individuals to isolate themselves, fall into depression, and be self-conscious of their body. (1) There are three stages to Hidradenitis Suppurativa called the Harley Stages. (17) The stages are clinically observed and diagnosed. (19) The first stage is usually where the individual presents with itching, and discomfort. The second Harley stage is where the individual presents with current and chronic abscesses. (17) The third Harley stage is where the individuals present with chronic and current abscesses that form where there is friction within the body. (17) The abscesses tend to be seen in the …show more content…
Recent research has discovered that 1 in 100 people tend to this condition. It has been noticed that women are three times more likely to develop this condition than men. There has been no research to the determine the reason that this condition affects women more. This condition tends to be seen in African-americans, hispanics, and chinese individuals. It can affect any individual, but it has increased penetrance in women. (19)
Treatment options
There is no cure to hidradenitis Suppurativa. The treatments include medical management, antibiotics, hormonal therapy, retinoids, immunosuppression,