Hidradenitis Suppurative (HS) Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What is Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)?
A
chronic inflammatory condition of occluded apocrine glands and hair follicles
2
Q
How does HS present?
A
painful cutaneous draining lesions, abscesses and sinuses
3
Q
What are common risk factors of HS?
A
Obesity, smoking and family history
4
Q
What sites does HS commonly affect?
A
Axills: most common site
inguinal area
inner thighs
perianal and perineal areas
5
Q
How is HS diagnosed?
A
Constellation of Recurrent inflammatory nodules, sinus tracts and hypertrophic scarring in intertriginous areas
6
Q
How do you manage HS?
A
Risk factors reduction
Short course of abx: Tetracycline
TNF-A inhibors of surgery for refractory or worsening disease
