Hidradenitis suppurativa
Current as of: April 1, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Kathleen Romito, MD – Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica, MD – Family Medicine & Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine
Hidradenitis suppurativa is a skin condition that causes lumps in areas where skin rubs against skin, such as in the armpit. The lumps look like pimples, acne, or boils. The lumps are usually painful and can become infected. The lumps may come and go for years. If the condition isn’t treated and gets worse, hollow…