Medically reviewed by Brendan Camp, MD Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic (long-term) condition that causes painful ...

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), also known as acne inversa, is a chronic skin condition that causes lumps, lesions, and scars ...

Many people live for years with hidradenitis suppurativa before getting an accurate diagnosis, sometimes believing that they have acne (pimples). But HS is not acne, and it can get worse without ...

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), also known as acne inversa, is a chronic inflammatory condition that causes painful lesions, or abscesses, to develop under the skin in areas such as the armpits and ...

They can be applied to the skin (topically) to treat several skin conditions, including acne. Retinoids have not been extensively studied for the treatment of HS, though some believe they may be ...