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The unexpected nature of hidradenitis suppurativa means that it may impact people in different ways and varying degrees of severity.

HS symptoms can sometimes be similar to those of a skin infection. Knowing what symptoms call for an evaluation is key, especially since bacterial skin infections are fairly common in people with HS.

Hidradenitis suppurativa can be very uncomfortable ... and can be applied directly onto the skin. For infections deeper under the skin, oral antibiotics work better. If an infection is not ...

Commonly mistaken for acne, ingrown hairs, or STDs, hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder that is found in areas where skin rubs together. It's not related to hygiene ...

Third, individuals with HS who also have concurrent chronic infections can safely undergo HS treatment with careful coordination with infectious disease and other specialists. “These guidelines ...

New 2-year data show the long-term effects of bimekizumab on hidradenitis suppurativa, indicating its potential as a valuable ...

An area that a doctor has marked on the skin to monitor the infection may also decrease in size. Cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection. A break in the skin can cause bacteria to enter deeper ...