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Keratinization vs. Inflammation in Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Chicken Vs. Egg

Hidradenitis Suppuritiva is a vicious cycle of innate immunity,adaptive immunity, infection and enviromental factors such as smoking. Can we interrupt it?

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Eswar Krishnan, MD
May 29, 2025
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Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a challenging, chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by painful nodules, abscesses, and scarring in areas rich in hair follicles. Despite significant research, the precise mechanisms driving HS remain elusive, particularly the sequence of events that initiates the condition. A central debate persists: does aber…

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