Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) Flashcards
1
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patho
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chronic inflammatory condition involving occluded apocrine glands and hair follicles.
exact pathogenesis is not fully known
2
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cxfx, lesions
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painful cutaneous draining lesions, abscesses, and sinuses. hypertrophic scarring
3
Q
risk factors
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obesity, smoking, and family history
4
Q
affected areas
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axillae (most common site), inguinal area, inner thighs, and perianal and perineal areas.
5
Q
dx
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clinical
6
Q
Initial management:
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Tobacco cessation, weight loss, topical antibiotics, and measures to keep the skin clean and friction-free
7
Q
If initial measures do not help,
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a short course of antibiotics is considered
e.g., tetracycline
8
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Antibiotic-refractory or worsening disease:
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TNF alpha inhibitors and
surgery are considered
