Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) | Pathophysiology, Triggers, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) | Pathophysiology, Risk Factors & Triggers, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by recurrent inflammatory skin lesions (including nodules, abscesses, etc.) that affect particular areas of the body (ex. arm pits, groin). Hidradenitis suppurativa has particular associated risk factors for development of skin lesions, including genetics, smoking and obesity. In this lesson, we discuss risk factors and triggers for this condition, along with signs and symptoms, methods to diagnosis and ways to treat it. I hope you find this lesson helpful. If you do, please consider liking & subscribing to help support this channel! REFERENCES: Hidradenitis Suppurative, StatPearls https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NB... Please donate to help support this channel (and get ACCESS TO EXCLUSIVE VIDEOS) ➜   / jjmedicine   Subscribe for more free medical lessons    / @jjmedicine   **MEDICAL DISCLAIMER**: JJ Medicine does not provide medical advice, and the information available on this channel does not offer a diagnosis or advice regarding treatment. Information presented in these lessons is for EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY, and information presented here is NOT TO BE USED as an alternative to a healthcare professional’s diagnosis and treatment of any person/animal. Only a physician or other licensed healthcare professional are able to determine the requirement for medical assistance to be given to a patient. Please seek the advice of your physician or other licensed healthcare provider if you have any questions regarding a medical condition. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Try Audible and Get A Free Audiobook https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NB86OYE/... For books and more information on these topics https://www.amazon.com/shop/jjmedicine Check out the best tool to help grow your YouTube channel (it’s helped me!) https://www.tubebuddy.com/jjmedicine Follow me on Twitter! ➜   / jj_medicine   Come join me on Facebook! ➜   / jj-medicine-100642648161192   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out some of my other lessons. Medical Terminology - The Basics - Lesson 1:    • Medical Terminology - The Basics - Lesson 1   Infectious Disease Playlist    • Infectious Diseases   Dermatology Playlist    • Dermatology   Pharmacology Playlist    • Pharmacology   Hematology Playlist    • Hematology   Rheumatology Playlist    • Rheumatology   Endocrinology Playlist    • Endocrinology   Nephrology Playlist    • Nephrology   --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Although I try my best to present accurate information, there may be mistakes in this video. If you do see any mistakes with information in this lesson, please comment and let me know.