Hidradenitis suppurativa in prepubescent and pubescent children

Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is an uncommon disease, which is particularly rare in young and prepubescent children. HS pathology centers on the follicular unit and involves aberrant cutaneous cellular immunity. HS tends to first manifest in puberty, but a handful of prepubescent cases of HS have been reported and are linked to hormonal disorders, in particular elevated testosterone. The most common manifestations of HS are abscesses, scarring, acne inversa, and keloids, especially in the intertriginous areas of the groin and the axilla.
Source: Clinics in Dermatology - Category: Dermatology Authors: Source Type: research