Doctor reacts: Boil in the armpit. I see this all the time and it’s one of the most misdiagnosed skin conditions. Many ER and urgent care doctors call it a boil or abscess… but it’s actually something more serious. It’s called HS, or Hidradenitis Suppurativa. HS is a chronic inflammatory skin disease where painful lumps form in areas with sweat and oil glands like the armpits, groin, under the breasts, and buttocks. Unlike a simple boil, HS: Keeps coming back in the same areas Can form tunnels u
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Doctor reacts: Boil in the armpit. I see this all the time and it’s one of the most misdiagnosed skin conditions. Many ER and urgent care doctors call it a boil or abscess… but it’s actually something more serious. It’s called HS, or Hidradenitis Suppurativa. HS is a chronic inflammatory skin disease where painful lumps form in areas with sweat and oil glands like the armpits, groin, under the breasts, and buttocks. Unlike a simple boil, HS: Keeps coming back in the same areas Can form tunnels u
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