Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic and painful skin condition, which causes painful bumps and sores that can be debilitating for the 3.5 million people with the diagnosis in the U.S.
The condition can prompt painful boils to show up in sensitive areas — such as the underarms, groin area, under breasts and even on the chest and back.
“It is unpredictable and often isolating,” said Dr. Adam Friedman, professor and chair of dermatology at George Washington University’s School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
Unfortunately, according to Friedman, many people with the diagnosis do not know about the treatment options available to them. He found 18% of those surveyed were unhappy with how their doctor was administering treatment. Click here to read more.