title: Hydradenitis suppurativa.
abstract: The surgical treatment of a group of 24 patients with hydradenitis suppurativa is described and the clinical features, aetiological factors and other methods of treatment are reviewed. An abnormally high incidence of atopy is noted within the group.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001050:Apocrine Glands; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006969:Hypersensitivity, Immediate / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013492:Suppuration; D013543:Sweat Gland Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*