title: Dowling-Degos disease associated with hidradenitis suppurativa.
abstract: A case of Dowling-Degos disease coexisting with hidradenitis suppurativa is described. We propose that the follicular occlusion inherent in Dowling-Degos disease may predispose to the development of hidradenitis suppurativa.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, St George's Hospital, London, UK.
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Bedlow
authors.forename: P S
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: Mortimer
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001365:Axilla; D005260:Female; D006119:Groin / Q000473:pathology; D017497:Hidradenitis Suppurativa / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D010859:Pigmentation Disorders / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology