1. Hidradenitis suppurativa
Hidradenitis suppurativa, a.k.a. HS is a quite rare skin condition that causes severe pain to those who have it. The pain appears due to bumps that show up under the skin. In general, these lesions show up on the following parts of the body:
- upper thighs
- groin
- breasts
- underarms
- buttocks
Unfortunately, there’s no clear evidence of what causes hidradenitis suppurativa, but doctors think that the immune system and genetics may be to blame.
However, studies suggest that hormones may have a crucial role in the development of this rare skin condition, on account of the fact that it appears around puberty.
Being overweight and smoking can also raise the risk of developing this condition, as well as being a woman since a female is three times more prone to have hidradenitis suppurativa than a man.
This unusual skin condition may affect approximately 11 in 100,000 American people. If you’re one of them, you may also have a higher risk of developing acne, type 2 diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, metabolic syndrome, polycystic ovarian syndrome, and follicular occlusion tetrad.
“How can I spot this skin condition?”
The early signs of hidradenitis suppurativa are breakouts that seem like pimples. They might heal themselves and reappear after a while or not. If you ignore the signs, those “pimples” could eventually lead to infection or scarring.
Although there’s virtually no cure for this uncommon skin condition, a dermatologist may prescribe you anti-inflammatory drugs and he or she may even suggest hormone therapy. In more severe cases, surgery may be the only option.
