7 Common Misdiagnoses for Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)

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Key takeaways Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic skin condition that appears as boil-like lumps in friction-prone areas like your armpits or groin. These lumps can form interconnected tracts underneath your skin. HS is commonly mistaken for acne, cysts, ingrown hairs, folliculitis, boils, and herpes because these conditions share similar symptoms or occur in the same areas. However, HS…

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