title: A severe case of hidradenitis suppurativa.
abstract: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic disfiguring skin disease affecting apocrine sweat glands, characterized by abscesses, cysts, or infections. There is currently no cure or a consistently effective treatment. HS is a challenging condition to diagnose and treat. We present a severe case to raise awareness of this disabling condition.
authors.affiliation: Heartlands Hospital Heart of England Foundation Trust Birmingham B9 5SS UK.
authors.forename: Vanessa
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Cubas
authors.affiliation: Heartlands Hospital Heart of England Foundation Trust Birmingham B9 5SS UK.
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: McArthur
keywords: Abscess; dermatology; general surgery; health maintenance