Management of axillary hidradenitis suppurativa: A case report

Authors

  • Saad M. Alqahtani College of medicine, Majmaah University, Al-Majmaah

Keywords:

acne inversa, hidradenitis suppurativa, primary health care center, Saudi Arabia

Abstract

Hidradenitis suppurativa is a rare, chronic, and recurrent skin disease that affects the pilosebaceous-apocrine unit. Its diagnosis is challenging and it usually manifests in advanced stages due to a lack of knowledge about this entity. To date, there are no standardized therapeutic protocols available for its management. We present a case of a 22-year-old woman with the left axillary hidradenitis suppurativa and underwent surgical treatment successfully. This report emphasizes the importance of educational programs among primary care professionals and public awareness campaigns about this disease, which is under-reported in our community, to avoid physical and psychological complications.

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Published

2022-12-28

How to Cite

Alqahtani, S. M. (2022). Management of axillary hidradenitis suppurativa: A case report. International Journal of Health Sciences, 17(1), 61–64. Retrieved from https://pub.qu.edu.sa/index.php/journal/article/view/7226

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 1 (2023): Jan-Feb

Section

Case report/case series

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