Hidradenitis Suppurativa
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📋Overview
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by recurrent, painful nodules, abscesses, and sinus tracts primarily affecting areas with apocrine sweat glands such as the armpits, groin, and under the breasts. It is a modern term replacing older descriptions like acne inversa. HS involves follicular occlusion and inflammation leading to chronic skin lesions and scarring.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0162836ICD-10-CM
L73.2
MeSH
D017497
SNOMED CT (US)
59393003
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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