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Hidradenitis suppurativa or HS is a skin disease that affects areas bearing apocrine sweat glands and hair follicles; such as the underarms, groin and buttocks, and under the breasts in women.
Overview
The disease manifests as clusters of chronic abscesses or boils, sometimes as large as baseballs, that are extremely painful to the touch and may persist for years with occasional to frequent periods of inflammation, culminating in drainage, often leaving open wounds that will not heal. Drainage provides some relief from severe, often debilitating, pressure pain. Flare-ups may be triggered by stress, hormonal changes (such as monthly cycles in women), humid heat, and clothing friction. Persistent lesions may lead to the formation of sinus tracts, or tunnels connecting the abscesses under the skin. At this stage, complete healing is usually not possible, and progression of the disease in the area is inevitable. Occurrences of bacterial infections and cellulitis (deep tissue inflammation) are likely at these sites. HS pain can be difficult to manage.
HS often goes undiagnosed for years because patients are too ashamed to speak with anyone. When they do see a doctor, the disease is frequently misdiagnosed or prescribed treatments are ineffective, temporary and sometimes even harmful. There is no known cure nor any consistently effective treatment. It is possible that there is genetic predisposition to the disease. HS is not contagious.
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Successful treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa with infliximab in a patient who failed to respond to etanercept http://tinyurl.com/ya9bbl3
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Successful treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa with infliximab in a patient who failed to respond to etanercept http://tinyurl.com/ya9bbl3
David's Place on the Web for HS Sufferers - Features research, resources, links, photos, and David's personal story.
Dermatlas - Offers a Dynamic Hidradenitis Suppurativa image collection.
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Hidradenitis Research - Collection of articles and information about the research into this disease.
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Hidradenitis Suppurativa - Dedicated to bring about awareness and understanding of HS; an organization dedicated to providing a service to the sufferers of this disease. From Athenea, Inc.
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Hidradenitis Suppurativa - An illustrated personal view of living with HS - with sarcastic pain control. Contains adult warning on front page.
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Foundation, Inc. - A nonprofit public charity dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals and families affected by this skin disorder. Mission, history and information kit available for download.
Meta Description: [ Hidradenitis Suppurativa Foundation, Inc. (HSF), a Non Profit Organization whose mission and vision is to improve the quality of life for those affected by Hidradenitis Suppurativa. (HS/Hydradenitis Suppurativa/Acne Inversa). ]
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Links - Find a comprehensive listing of links relating to all aspects of HS.
Meta Description: [ Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a non-contagious, recurrent skin disease usually found in inverse areas and around hair follicles where apocrine sweat glands are located. ]
HS Research Report - Research report for the healing of hidradenitis suppurativa. Offers program for the healing of HS through lifestyle changes.
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HS-USA.org - A nonprofit public charity dedicated to finding a solution to this disease. Features disease information and resources. Also includes an archive of the former hideintl.org site.
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professionals and the public and soliciting funds for research. Features disease information, patient surveys, and lots of resources for sufferers of hidradenitis suppurativa. ]
MSN Communities: Hidradenitis Support Club - Message board for sufferers of this disease.
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UK Hidradenitis Suppurativa Support - Includes basic bactereological facts, self help hints, and articles from the UK press.
Yahoo Groups: Hidradenitis - Large message board for sufferers of this disease.
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Yahoo Groups: Hidradenitis Suppurativa Awareness - Details about the group and its purpose which is to spread the word and offer support through activism.
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Yahoo Groups: HS AUS/NZ - Support for people with this disorder in Australia and New Zealand.
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Yahoo! Groups: Healing HS with God Given Nutrients - A mailing list for discussing the book A Naturally Slim Reflection which deals with the healing of this disorder using natural and holistic methods.
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