“Also known as:  hidradenitis suppurativa

Hidradenitis is an inflammation of the sweat glands. Suppurativa means there is an accumulation of pus.

The sweat glands under the arms, under the breasts, and around the genitals and anus, called the apocrine sweat glands, become blocked in people with hidradenitis. The glands swell with pus, creating a sore, red abscess that can break open (rupture). The pus that drains out has a foul smell, and may lead to infection. Repeated cycles of ruptured abscesses leave the skin thickened and scarred.”

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