Verywell Health: What are some clues that suspected boils or infections might actually behidradenitis suppurativa(HS)?
When is an appropriate time to seek out expert care?Dr.
Singh:HS has an anatomic distribution.
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Classically, it affects the underarms, groin, and the upper part of the buttocks at the tailbone.
HS is part of the so-called follicular occlusion triadthis is HS,nodulocystic acne, and dissectingcellulitisof the scalp.
It is not uncommon to have some unique combination of locations affected.
The appropriate time to seek out help is immediately.
Early intervention makes a big difference.
Finding a clinician who has an approach you like can also take time.
Lastly, through epigenetics, we influence how all of these genes are expressed.
At this time, the available science does not support us being fatalistic about genes and HS.
