Title of article
Hidradenitis suppurativa (Verneuil’s disease)
Author/Authors
Ben Dhaou, Besma University of Tunis - Faculty of Medicine, Tunisia , Boussema, Fatma University of Tunis - Faculty of Medicine, Tunisia , Aydi, Zohra University of Tunis - Faculty of Medicine, Tunisia , Baili, Lilia University of Tunis - Faculty of medicine, Tunisia , Rokbani, Lilia University of Tunis - Faculty of Medicine, Tunisia
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Abstract
Hidradenitis suppurativa, or Verneuil’s disease, is somewhatcommon, especially inwomen, but is often unrecognized. Clinical manifestations include painful nodules, abscesses, sinus tracts, and ropelike hypertrophic scars in the apocrine gland-bearing areas. It is a chronic disease. Severe dramatic forms are rare. Treatment is both medical and surgical: wide-spectrum antibiotics and excisions tailored to the extent of involvement. Quality of life is severely affected even in mild forms.
Keywords
Hidradenitis suppurativa , Verneuil’s disease
Journal title
Journal of the Saudi Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery
Journal title
Journal of the Saudi Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery
Record number
2588521
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