HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA (ACNE INVERSA): A REVIEW OF AETIOPATHOGENESIS AND MANAGEMENT
Hidradenitis suppurativa/acne inversa is a debilitating, chronic, relapsing inflammatory condition associated with the development of painful nodules and abscesses progressing to persistently draining sinus tracts. This has a great impact on the psychological aspects of the patient and thus on quali...
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| description | Hidradenitis suppurativa/acne inversa is a debilitating, chronic, relapsing inflammatory condition associated with the development of painful nodules and abscesses progressing to persistently draining sinus tracts. This has a great impact on the psychological aspects of the patient and thus on quality of life. The aetiopathological concepts have vastly evolved with time, as have treatment options. Even with the advancement in management strategies, hidradenitis suppurativa remains a formidable problem for the clinician. A collaborative approach management involving the dermatologist and plastic surgeon is mandatory to achieve the most advantageous outcome. Here, a review of recent literature is presented, including a comparison between various management strategies. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-ccf9ad49fb2e467395d297174c4749622022-12-22T01:33:46ZengEuropean Medical JournalEuropean Medical Journal Dermatology2054-62112017-11-01516673HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA (ACNE INVERSA): A REVIEW OF AETIOPATHOGENESIS AND MANAGEMENTRajshree Jayarajan0Agata Bulinska1Department of Plastic Surgery, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester, UKDepartment of Dermatology, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester, UKHidradenitis suppurativa/acne inversa is a debilitating, chronic, relapsing inflammatory condition associated with the development of painful nodules and abscesses progressing to persistently draining sinus tracts. This has a great impact on the psychological aspects of the patient and thus on quality of life. The aetiopathological concepts have vastly evolved with time, as have treatment options. Even with the advancement in management strategies, hidradenitis suppurativa remains a formidable problem for the clinician. A collaborative approach management involving the dermatologist and plastic surgeon is mandatory to achieve the most advantageous outcome. Here, a review of recent literature is presented, including a comparison between various management strategies.https://www.emjreviews.com/dermatology/article/editors-pick-hidradenitis-suppurativa-acne-inversa-a-review-of-aetiopathogenesis-and-management/aetiopathogenesishidradenitis suppurativa (hs)medical managementsurgical options |
| spellingShingle | Rajshree Jayarajan Agata Bulinska HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA (ACNE INVERSA): A REVIEW OF AETIOPATHOGENESIS AND MANAGEMENT European Medical Journal Dermatology aetiopathogenesis hidradenitis suppurativa (hs) medical management surgical options |
| title | HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA (ACNE INVERSA): A REVIEW OF AETIOPATHOGENESIS AND MANAGEMENT |
| title_full | HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA (ACNE INVERSA): A REVIEW OF AETIOPATHOGENESIS AND MANAGEMENT |
| title_fullStr | HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA (ACNE INVERSA): A REVIEW OF AETIOPATHOGENESIS AND MANAGEMENT |
| title_full_unstemmed | HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA (ACNE INVERSA): A REVIEW OF AETIOPATHOGENESIS AND MANAGEMENT |
| title_short | HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA (ACNE INVERSA): A REVIEW OF AETIOPATHOGENESIS AND MANAGEMENT |
| title_sort | hidradenitis suppurativa acne inversa a review of aetiopathogenesis and management |
| topic | aetiopathogenesis hidradenitis suppurativa (hs) medical management surgical options |
| url | https://www.emjreviews.com/dermatology/article/editors-pick-hidradenitis-suppurativa-acne-inversa-a-review-of-aetiopathogenesis-and-management/ |
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