Hidradenitis Suppurativa

About this book

This is the first book to specifically deal with hidradenitis suppurativa, a common but overlooked disease that regularly causes significant problems for both patients and doctors. The first section of this book presents the best current knowledge about diagnosis, pathogenesis and complications. The second section offers comprehensive guidelines on diagnosis and therapy. The book will assist doctors in providing a broader range of treatments for their patients. To increase the practical usefulness of the book, a description of the patients’ perspective and patient information is included.

Written for:

General dermatologists, plastic and general surgeons, gynaecologists, proctologists; even patients will benefit from this book

Keywords:

• acne inversa
• apocrine acne
• apocrine glands
• atypical lesions
• hidradenitis suppurativa
• pyodermia fistulans sinifica

Table of contents

Introduction.- History.- Clinical Presentation.- Pathology.- Associated Diseases: Causality or Complications.- Association with Crohn’s Disease.- Epidemiology.- Nosology and Classification.- Genetics.- Bacteriology.- Endocrinology.- Immunology.- Synthesis of Mechanisms.- Psychological Aspects.- Antibiotics.- Antiandrogens.- Retinoids.- Dapson and Immunosupressants.- Zinc and Other Experimental Drugs.- Biologicals for Hidradenitis.- Topical Treatment.- Surgery.- Radiation Therapy.- Experimental Physical Therapies.- Synthesis of Therapy.- Unresolved Questions.- Patients’ Frequently Asked Questions.- Patients’ Perspective.