title: Hidradenitis suppurativa: a case study.
abstract: This article identifies the care and treatment of a male patient during an acute flare up of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). This article looks at HS, which can be a progressive chronic condition that impacts heavily on all aspects of a patient's quality of life. The choice of a silver alginate dressing proved effective in managing multiple surgical wounds in a comfortable and effective manner, improving the patient's quality of life.
authors.forename: Barbara
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Topley
authors.forename: Sandra
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Brain
mesh_terms: D000464:Alginates / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001458:Bandages; D002908:Chronic Disease; D017497:Hidradenitis Suppurativa / Q000451:nursing* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018030:Silver Compounds / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D000464:Alginates; D018030:Silver Compounds