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BASICS
Description
- Acute, tender, cystlike abscesses in apocrine gland–bearing skin (axillae, anogenital area, pubes, areolae; also apocrine glands scattered around umbilicus, scalp, trunk, and face); often a chronic condition
- Over time, fibrotic sinus tracts develop with intermittent drainage and periodic acute abscesses.
- Common from late puberty through 40 years
- System(s) affected: Skin/Exocrine
- Synonym(s): Acne inversa; Apocrinitis; Hidradenitis axillaris
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Geriatric Considerations
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Pediatric Considerations
- Rarely occurs before puberty
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Pregnancy Considerations
- No isotretinoin (Accutane) or tetracycline treatment during pregnancy. Disease may ease during pregnancy and rebound following parturition.
Epidemiology
- Predominant age: Peak onset age 11–30 years, commonly 30–40 years
- Predominant sex: 3:1 female-to-male ratio
Incidence
Peaks during 2nd ...
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