Hidradenitis suppurativa in the axilla - nodules, sinuses, and scars are evident
Keywords: 35 years, GPL-1 receptor agonist, Acne inversa, Arm pit, Atrophic scars, Autoimmune condition, Autoinflammatory condition, Axilla, Deep-seated inflammatory nodules, Downs syndrome, Female, Hurley stage II, Obesity, Rope-like scars
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder that affects apocrine gland-bearing skin, typically the axillae, groin, perianal region, buttocks, and inframammary folds. It is characterised by persistent, deep-seated, painful nodules and abscesses that can progress to sinus tract formation, purulent discharge, and scarring.
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