TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Hidradenitis Suppurativa A1 - Reeder, Virginia J. A1 - Hamzavi, Iltefat H. A2 - Kelly, A. Paul A2 - Taylor, Susan C. A2 - Lim, Henry W. A2 - Serrano, Ana Maria Anido PY - 2016 T2 - Taylor and Kelly's Dermatology for Skin of Color, 2e AB - KEY POINTSHidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a skin disease that may manifest as chronic, recurrent inflammatory nodules, abscesses, scarring, and/or fistulas that are incredibly painful.HS is thought to be more prevalent in individuals of African descent.HS patients report greatly decreased quality of life, and it should be recognized that this disease has not only physical but also social and emotional ramifications.Although primarily considered to be a disease of the skin, patients may be afflicted with a variety of associated systemic complications. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/29 UR - dermatology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1161546898 ER -