Hidradenitis Suppurativa of the Adult and Its Management

Radiotherapy for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Systematic Review

“…Treated sites included axilla, groin, and "generalized" regions including the mammary fold, umbilical region, and Montgomery's glands of the areola. Results varied based on the disease course; patients with acute disease had no recurrences, patients with chronic localized disease could expect re-Dermatology 2021;237:357-364 DOI: 10.1159/000514027 currences, and patients with chronic generalized disease had a uniformly poor response [10].…”

Hidradenitis suppurativa: A comprehensive review

“…86,87 There may also be an association with acne vulgaris (30% in one study), which can be severe in chronic, generalized HS. 3,4,11,17,25,30,61,83 In separate studies by Mortimer et al, 25 Brunsting, 11 and Conway et al, 88 45%, 50%, and 70% of HS subjects, respectively, had associated acne vulgaris.…”

“…In older studies, bacteria were collected from the surfaces of HS lesions. 11,[59][60][61] Samples were prone to contamination with skin flora.…”

“…4,11,[59][60][61][62] Gram-negative bacteria, such as Escherichia coli, Klebsiella, and Proteus, may be more common in perineal HS. 30,63 Chlamydia trachomatis was demonstrated serologically in 6 of 7 patients with perineal HS but was absent in the pus of examined lesions.…”

“…A retrospective study of 45 patients showed that 10 had a history of mechanical irritation before onset of the disease. 61 The mentioned causes of trauma were diverse, and ranged from shaving to friction from a prosthesis. 61 Mustafa et al 8 reported several patients whose HS was worsened by the use of antiperspirants.…”