This person has scars, pits, and blackheads from hidradenitis suppurativa. Hidradenitis suppurativa often involves the buttocks and skin folds of the groin. Draining cysts are seen in this close-up photograph. Scars can form from hidradenitis suppurativa. Inflamed cysts can be very tender in hidradenitis suppurativa.
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Hidradenitis Suppurativa  Information for adults

Picture of Hidradenitis Suppurativa: This person has scars, pits, and blackheads from hidradenitis suppurativa. Divider line
This person has scars, pits, and blackheads from hidradenitis suppurativa.
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References


Bolognia JL, Jorizzo JL, Rapini RP, eds. Dermatology. Vol. 1. 2nd ed. St. Louis, MO: Mosby; 2008:528-529.

Wolff K, Goldsmith LA, Katz SI, Gilchrest BA, Paller AS, Leffell DJ, eds. Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine. Vol 1. 7th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; 2008:734-738.

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