Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Hidradenitis suppurativa, alternatively known as acne inversa, is a skin condition that primarily affects the groin and armpit (or axilla) regions. It involves inflammation of these parts of the body, along with the production of large amounts of pus, which will be found in abscesses and cysts. Sometimes, in more severe cases, these abscesses will…

Scoring systems are used in medicine to facilitate the comparison of one individual to another, and to evaluate effects of therapies. Hidradenitis Suppurativa is especially challenging because of the wide variability in patient manifestations. A consistent system is desirable however, and would be especially important in the goal to align treatment according to specific patient…