This condition can have a great impact on an individual’s life. Due to the nature of the lesions such as foul odor, pussy drainage and the locations of the lesions or boils which is the groin and underarms. According to Napolitano M. et. al., “Due to its chronic nature and frequently occurring relapses, HS has a great impact on the patient’s quality of life, deeply affecting social, working, and psychological aspects” (2017). My patient did show signs of embarrassment and shame while he was visiting the clinic. He constantly had his head down during our conversations and was constantly apologizing for the odor and the appearance of the lesions. He also stated that his arms used to be muscular and he wishes he can go back to that but the pain
