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.

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.