Advances in surgical treatment of hidradenitis suppurative / 浙江大学学报·医学版

Hidradenitis suppurative is a chronic, refractory and recurrent dermatological disease. The disease should be managed by targeted surgical intervention on the basis of medical treatment. Currently, the surgical treatment methods include local treatments like incision and drainage, unroofing, laser therapy, intense pulsed light therapy, photodynamic therapy, as well as complete lesion resection such as skin-tissue saving excision with electrosurgical peeling and extended excision. The clearance range, therapeutic effect, postoperative complications, and recurrence risk vary among the different treatment methods. Local treatments cause less damage, but have high recurrence rates, and are mainly for mild to moderate hidradenitis suppurative patients. Complete lesion resections have relatively low recurrence rates, but may bring more surgical injuries, and postoperative reconstructions are needed, which are mainly for moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurative patients. In this article, the surgical treatment principles and various surgical treatment methods of hidradenitis suppurative are reviewed, to provide a reference for the diagnosis and treatment of this disease in clinical practice.

Obesidad y piel / Obesity and skin

Introduction: Obesity is a growing global health problem; it may even be one of the worst public health issues. In Chile, 34.4% of the population is obese, therefore, is it important for clinicians to be aware of all the consequences of obesity. In this review, we will address the relation of four main dermatologic conditions with obesity: psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa, acanthosis nigricans and malignant melanoma. Material and methods: Search in pubmed for obesity and psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa, acanthosis nigricans and malignant melanoma. Results: Obesity has a direct impact in the prevalence and severity of psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa, acanthosis nigricans. The reduction on body weight has proven to reduce severity of psoriasis and hidradenitis suppurativa. Obese patients with psoriasis have a higher risk on adverse effects due to medication and less effectiveness of biological medications. Acanthosis nigricans is a clinical indicator of insulin resistance and a risk predictor for those with greater risk to develop diabetes in the future. The relationship between obesity and malignant melanoma is not clear and needs further research. Conclusion: Obesity is increasing, dermatologist will face this condition more frequently, it has a great impact over psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa, acanthosis nigricans and malignant melanoma, thus it should be considered in treatment decisions. (AU)

Serum irisin level, insulin resistance, and lipid profiles in patients with hidradenitis suppurativa: a case-control study

Abstract Background: Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic inflammatory skin disease of terminal follicular acroinfundibulum. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate serum irisin, plasma glucose, insulin, and lipid levels in hidradenitis suppurativa, and elucidate possible associations with disease activity, inflammatory, or metabolic parameters. Methods: This case-control study included 37 patients (M/F: 9/28) and 37 sex-, age- and body mass index -matched healthy controls (M/F: 11/26). Demographic data, Hurley stage of disease, fasting glucose, insulin, total cholesterol, high density lipoprotein cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, triglycerides, C-reactive protein levels, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, hematologic parameters, and serum irisin were assessed. Results: The hidradenitis suppurativa group had significantly higher waist circumference than controls (p < 0.001). Insulin resistance, defined as a homeostatic model assessment for insulin resistance value greater than 2.5, was observed in 45.9% of patients and 8.1% of controls (p = 0.003), whereas metabolic syndrome was observed in 32.4% of patients and 5.4% of controls (p < 0.001). Furthermore, plasma triglycerids, glucose, and insulin levels were significantly higher in the hidradenitis suppurativa (p = 0.013, p = 0.001, and p = 0.004), respectively. Mean irisin level was insignificantly higher in the hidradenitis suppurativa group (37.4 ± 32.6) than in controls (26.2 ± 24.7, p = 0.217). Study limitation: Physical activity and the exercise levels of participants were not documented. Conclusion: This study indicates that hidradenitis suppurativa patients have higher serum irisin, fasting plasma glucose, insulin, and triglycerides levels than healthy controls. Thus, the authors suggest that hidradenitis suppurativa patients should be evaluated for insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome, and monitored accordingly.

PsAPASH: a rare and recent autoinflammatory syndrome associated with hidradenitis suppurativa

Abstract Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic inflammatory skin disease, which affects 1% of the population, being more common in young, obese and smokers, and mainly affects armpits and groin, with formation of pustules, nodules, abscesses, scars and fistulas. Recently, its association with other autoimmune diseases such as psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, pyoderma gangrenosum, pyogenic arthritis and ulcerative colitis have been reported. These associated forms are usually resistant to standard treatment, with immunobiologicals as promising therapy. The case of a rare form of association is reported, with only one case previously described in the literature: psoriasis arthritis, pyoderma gangrenosum, acne and hidradenitis suppurativa.

Guía clínica chilena para el manejo de hidradenitis supurativa / Chilean clinical guidelines for the management of hidradenitis suppurativa

La hidradenitis supurativa es una enfermedad inflamatoria crónica del folículo piloso que se caracteriza por la aparición recurrente de lesiones inflamatorias dolorosas y profundas predominantemente en pliegues. Debido a sus secuelas físicas y en la calidad de vida, debemos estar familiarizados con esta enfermedad, a fin de poder realizar un diagnóstico oportuno e implementar un tratamiento precoz. Esta guía clínica, elaborada por el grupo de trabajo de hidradenitis supurativa de la Sociedad Chilena de Dermatología y Venereología (SOCHIDERM), revisa su definición, epidemiología, fisiopatogenia, factores de riesgo, comorbilidades, impacto psicoemocional, presentación clínica, diagnóstico, clasificaciones, evaluación ecográfica, y tratamientos médico y quirúrgico. Finalmente se propone un algoritmo de enfrentamiento terapéutico.

Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic inflammatory disease of the hair follicle characterized by recurrent painful and inflamed lesions, predominantly affecting intertriginous regions. Due to its physical sequelae and impact on life quality, we should be familiarized with this disease to make an appropriate diagnosis and implement an early treatment. This clinical guideline, elaborated by the hidradenitis suppurativa workgroup of the Chilean Society of Dermatology and Venereology (SOCHIDERM), review its definition, epidemiology, pathophysiology, risk factors, comorbidities, psycho-emotional impact, clinical presentation, diagnosis, classifications, ultrasonographic evaluation, and its medical and surgical treatments. Finally, a therapeutic approach algorithm is proposed.

Estudio de la prevalencia del síndrome metabólico en pacientes con hidradenitis supurativa. Estudio retrospectivo de los últimos 2 años en el Hospital Alejandro Posadas / Study of metabolic syndrome prevalence in pacients with suppurative hidradenitis. A retrospective study of the last 2 years in Hospital Alejandro Posadas

Antecedentes: La hidradenitis supurativa (HS) es una enfermedad inflamatoria crónica relacionada con el síndrome metabólico (SM), con un mayor riesgo de comorbilidades cardiovasculares; por lo tanto, se debe mantener un alto grado de sospecha clínica frente al hallazgo de alguno de sus componentes. Objetivo: Evaluar la prevalencia del SM en los pacientes con diagnóstico de HS en comparación con la población general. Diseño: Estudio retrospectivo descriptivo. Métodos: Se revisaron las historias clínicas y el archivo fotográfico de los pacientes con diagnóstico de HS que consultaron entre el 1/9/2017 y el 31/8/2019. Se analizaron las variables: sexo, edad, antecedentes familiares, tiempo de evolución, índice de masa corporal, obesidad abdominal, laboratorio (glucemia y perfil lipídico), presión arterial, tabaquismo, número y localización de las lesiones, gravedad clinicoecográfica, respuesta al tratamiento y evolución clínica. Resultados: Se evaluaron 30 pacientes con HS valorados en nuestro servicio en los últimos 2 años; 23 mujeres y 7 varones. Predominó el grupo etario de 31-40 años. De ellos, 19 pacientes (63,3%) cumplieron con los criterios necesarios para diagnosticar el SM, hallazgo que no se relacionó con el grado de severidad de la HS. Conclusiones: La prevalencia del SM en nuestros pacientes con HS fue del 63,3% con respecto al 27,5% de la población general. La importancia de este hallazgo radica en detectar de forma temprana y oportuna la presencia de este síndrome en los pacientes con HS para evitar el riesgo de comorbilidades cardiovasculares en el futuro. (AU)

Background: Suppurative hidradenitis (SH) is a chronic, inflammatory disease, closely related to metabolic syndrome (MS), with an increased risk of cardiovascular comorbidities; for that reason we should keep a high level of clinical suspicion when one of its components is found. Objective: To evaluate MS prevalence in patients with diagnosis of SH in comparison with general population. Design: Descriptive retrospective study. Methods: We reviewed clinical and photographical files of patients with diagnosis of suppurative hidradenitis who consulted from 1/9/2017 until 31/8/2019. Variables analyzed were: sex, age, familial history, time of evolution, body mass index, abdominal obesity, glycemia, lipid profile, blood pressure, smoking, number and location of lesions, clinicalechographic severity, response to treatment and clinical evolution. Results: Thirty patients with SH were evaluated, 23 females and 7 males. The age group between 31-40 years prevailed; of these, 19 patients (63.3%) meet necessary criteria for diagnosis of MS, this finding did not correlate to the severity degree of SH. Conclusions: The MS prevalence in our SH patients was 63.3%, compared to 27.5% in the general population. The importance of this finding lays on detecting in an early and opportune way, the presence of MS in patients with SH, and to avoid the risk of future cardiovascular comorbidities. (AU)

Avaliação pré-operatória por imagem da hidradenite supurativa / Preoperative imaging assessment of hidradenitis suppurativa

A hidradenite supurativa (HS) é uma doença inflamatória crônica da pele caracterizada por apresentar nodulações subcutâneas, dolorosas e com sinais flogísticos, inicialmente enrijecidas e que evoluem para consistência amolecida. Ocorre em 1 a 4% da população mundial. A sua etiologia ainda é pouco conhecida, sugere-se que aconteça devido à oclusão do ducto apócrino dos folículos pilosos por fatores precipitantes como fricção de tecido adiposo, higiene precária, entre outras. Seu diagnóstico é eminentemente clínico, pela identificação de lesões típicas recorrentes em forma de nodularidades, abcessos, tratos fistulosos ou cicatrizes. Não há testes patognomônicos. Sua evolução é variável e de difícil manejo, o qual pode ser feito com terapia tópica, sistêmica ou por exérese cirúrgica. Este trabalho revisa a avaliação por imagem da hidroadenite supurativa e demonstra imagens de um caso avaliado por ressonância magnética. A avaliação por exames de imagem, apesar de pouco específica para firmar diagnóstico, é muito útil na determinação da extensão da doença, assim como na exclusão de diagnósticos diferenciais, destacando-se o papel da ressonância magnética na avaliação das lesões anogenitais, com potencial de reduzir recorrências.

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by painful deep-seated skin nodules with phlogistic signs, which are initially hard and progress to have a soft consistency. It occurs in 1­4% of the world population. Etiology of HS is still poorly understood and is suggested to occur due to occlusion of the apocrine duct of the hair follicles by triggering factors such as friction of the adipose tissue and poor hygiene, among others. Diagnosis is eminently clinical, through the identification of typical recurrent lesions that include nodules, abscesses, sinus tracts, or scars. There are no pathognomonic tests used to confirm its presence. Progression is variable and difficult to manage, which can be done with topical or systemic therapy or surgical excision. This work reviews the imaging assessment of HS and shows images of a case assessed by magnetic resonance imaging. Imaging assessment, although not specific enough for a diagnosis, is useful to determine the extent of the disease and to exclude differential diagnoses. Moreover, magnetic resonance imaging has an important role in the assessment of anogenital lesions and a potential to reduce recurrences.

Clinical manifestations and quality of life in hidradenitis suppurativa patients: survey of participants from an internet support group

Abstract: Background: Hidradenitis suppurativa is a complex and infrequent autoinflammatory disease that impacts on quality of life. Its pathogenesis is not fully understood, which limits the development of curative treatments. Objectives: To evaluate clinical and quality of life aspects of hidradenitis suppurativa patients from a social group on the Internet. Methods: A cross-sectional, Internet-based survey study among participants in a discussion group (Facebook) of individuals with hidradenitis suppurativa. Patients were asked to answer a questionnaire about clinical-demographic aspects and quality of life (DLQI-BRA). Results: A total of 390 individuals agreed to participate in the study, 82% of them female, median age (p25-p75), of 31 (25-37) years old, disease onset at 15 (13-23) years, family member affected in 20% of cases, overweight (BMI 29 [25-33]) kg/m2 and severe impact on quality of life (DLQI 20 [13-25]). Regarding Hurley's classification, the participants provided information that enabled classification into: I (19%), II (52%) and III (29%). More severe cases were associated with males (OR = 1.69), higher weight (BMI: OR = 1.03) non-white color (OR = 1.43) and higher frequency of other autoinflammatory diseases (OR = 1.37). Study limitations: Voluntary adherence survey with self-completion of the questionnaire by 390 from about 1600 group members. Conclusions: Hidradenitis suppurativa patients who participated in a social network group had onset of the disease after puberty, with a predominance in females and overweight people, with great impact on the quality of life.

Consensus on the treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa - Brazilian Society of Dermatology

Abstract: Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic immune mediated disease of universal distribution that causes great damage to the quality of life of the affected individual, whose prevalence is estimated at 0.41% in the Brazilian population. The objective of this work was update on physiopathogenesis, diagnosis and classification of hidradenitis suppurativa and to establish therapeutic recommendations in the Brazilian reality. It was organized as a work group composed of eight dermatologists from several institutions of the country with experience in the treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa and carried out review on the topic. Recommendations were elaborated and voted by modified Delphi system and statistical analysis of the results was performed. The Brazilian consensus on the clinical approach of hidradenitis suppurativa had the support of the Brazilian Society of Dermatology.

Treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa Patient with Klinefelter Syndrome by Adalimumab

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic, inflammatory and painful skin disease with recurrent nodules and tracts involving the intertriginous regions. It is known that the patient with HS shows an increased risk of metabolic disorders such as diabetes, metabolic syndrome and autoimmune diseases. Klinefelter syndrome (KS) is a sex chromosomal disorder occurring in males due to an abnormality of sexual differentiation, characterized by 47, XXY karyotype. Also, KS is related with somatic comorbidities such as metabolic syndrome, autoimmune and rheumatologic disorders as HS is. We report a HS patient with KS who shows a big improvement while on tumor necrosis factor-alpha inhibitor treatment.

Impact of a pharmacy-led smoking cessation clinic in a dermatology centre

INTRODUCTION@#Cigarette smoking is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, and has a deleterious effect on dermatological conditions, such as skin cancers, hidradenitis suppurativa and psoriasis. The study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a pharmacist-led smoking cessation clinic in reducing cigarette smoking at a tertiary referral dermatology centre. We described the impact of this clinic to provide guidance on how such a model could be further improved and implemented more widely.@*METHODS@#In this single-centre, retrospective study, 74 currently smoking patients who received counselling at a structured smoking cessation clinic between January 2010 and March 2013 were identified. Information on baseline demographic characteristics and detailed past medical history, including smoking history, was collected. Follow-up was conducted at two weeks and three months.@*RESULTS@#At the first follow-up at two weeks, which was attended by 57 patients, 9 (15.8%) had stopped smoking and 26 (45.6%) showed reduction in the number of cigarette sticks smoked per day, with an average reduction of 4.1 cigarette sticks per day. However, a few patients also reported no change or increased number of cigarette sticks smoked per day following counselling.@*CONCLUSION@#A structured pharmacist-led smoking cessation clinic is effective and can be made a part of the holistic management of dermatological conditions.

Skin Infection Caused by Serratia marcescens in an Immunocompetent Patient with Hidradenitis Suppurativa / 대한피부과학회지

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Management of severe hidradenitis suppurativa with biologic therapy and wide excision

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory follicular occlusive disease that involves the intertriginous areas. Treatment methods include conventional topical and systemic medication, radiotherapy, biologic agents, and surgical excision. Of late, there has been an increased focus on the use of biologic agents in patients with moderate to severe HS. Here, we present the case of a 46-year-old man with Hurley stage III HS for whom wide excision was ultimately curative, after aggressive medical therapy with the use of infliximab and adalimumab had succeeded in limiting the body surface area affected by the disease. This case demonstrates the effective treatment of severe HS with a combination of biologic therapy and surgery.

Hidradenitis supurativa crónica y su relación con el carcinoma epidermoide / Chronic suppurative hidradenitis and its relationship with squamous cell carcinoma

Se presenta un caso clínico con un cuadro de hidradenitis supurativa crónica que evolucionó a carcinoma epidermoide. Se realiza una revisión de la literatura de esta enfermedad. (AU)

A clinical case with a chronic suppurative hidradenitis syndrome that progressed to squamous cell carcinoma is presented. A review of the literature of this disease is made. (AU)

A Case of Moderate Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Psoriasis Treated with Secukinumab

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a disorder of the apocrine gland causing a chronic, recurrent and painful inflammation. It is a disabilitating condition and, though many therapeutic options are available, the response is often ineffective in most cases and patients can present many recurrences with physical and psychological sequelae. Recent data had shown increased interleukin (IL)-17 serum levels in patients with HS. Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory disorder and new evidences have shown the role of Th17 cells in its pathogenesis and the therapeutic efficacy of anti-IL-17 antibodies. We present a case of a patient suffering from psoriasis and HS successfully treated with anti-IL-17 antibodies for both conditions. This is the first case report of HS treated with secukinumab.

Manejo quirúrgico de pacientes con hidrosadenitis supurativa: experiencia del Hospital Clínico de la Universidad de Chile / Surgical management of patients with hidradenitis suppurativa: experience of the Clinical Hospital of the University of Chile

Introducción: La hidrosadenitis supurativa es una enfermedad crónica de la piel en zonas que contienen glándulas apocrinas. Clásicamente se describe un manejo multimodal. La cirugía es una estrategia reconstructiva eficaz, frecuentemente postergada. No existen reportes sobre la experiencia a nivel nacional en el manejo de este grupo de pacientes. Objetivos: Exponer los resultados de manejo quirúrgico reconstructivo de pacientes con diagnóstico de hidrosadenitis supurativa por parte de un equipo de cirugía plástica de un hospital clínico. Material y Métodos: Serie de casos retrospectiva de pacientes con diagnóstico de hidrosadenitis supurativa con manejo quirúrgico. Se realizó una revisión del historial clínico de cada paciente y se elaborando un análisis descriptivo. Resultados: Trece pacientes, 7 (53,8%) de sexo femenino, edad promedio de 30,5±5,9 años. Se realizó manejo quirúrgico de 17 lesiones, siendo las más frecuentes 9 (52,9%)Axilar y 5 (29,4%) Inguino-perianal. Se realizó drenaje­curaciones en 2 (11,8%) y resección-cobertura en 15 (88,2%), 14 (82,3%) con colgajos y 2 (11,8%) injertos. Discusión: El manejo quirúrgico es una alternativa terapéutica eficaz para el control de la hidrosadenitis supurativa, presentando buenos resultados estéticos y funcionales con bajas complicaciones.

Introduction: Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic skin diseases of areas that contain apocrine glands. Classically a multimodal management is described. Surgery is an effective treatment, often postponed. Objectives: Present results of reconstructive surgical management of patients with hidradenitis suppurativa by a plastic surgery team of a clinical hospital. Material and methods: Retrospective case series of patients with hidradenitis suppurativa with surgical management. A review of the clinical history of each patient was carried out and a descriptive analysis was carried out. Results: 13 patients, 7 (53.8%) female, mean age of 30.5 ± 5.9 years. Surgical management of 17 lesions was performed, the most frequent lesions were 9 (52.9%) Axillary and 5 (29.4%) Inguino-perianal. Drainage were performed in 2 (11.8%) and resection-coverage in 15 (88.2%), 14 (82.3%) with flaps and 2 (11.8%) grafts. Discussion: Surgical management is an effective therapeutic alternative for the management of hidradenitis suppurativa, presenting good esthetic and functional results with low complications.

Radical resection and local coverage of hidradenitis suppurativa - acne inversa: analysis of results / Tratamento cirúrgico de hidradenite supurativa - acne inversa: ressecção radical e cobertura local - análise de resultados

ABSTRACT Objective: to evaluate the primary outcome of local complications and late recurrence in patients with hidradenitis suppurativa undergoing radical resection and specific reconstruction. Methods: we conducted a retrospective analysis of the medical records of patients attended by the Plastic Surgery Service of the Clinics Hospital, Medical School, USP, between 2010 and 2016. We included patients who underwent radical resection of hidradenitis suppurativa in advanced stage and reconstruction through primary closure, grafts or flaps. Results: we analyzed 34 lesions in 19 patients, of which 64.5% had local complications, though with 73.5% efficient healing after 12 weeks postoperatively. We observed late recurrence in 47%, but in isolation, 22.2% of the reconstructions with locoregional flaps had recurrence after one year. Conclusion: extensive and radical resection of the disease associated with locoregional flap coverage (pedicled or perforating) has been shown to be the best management in terms of late results.

RESUMO Objetivo: avaliar o desfecho primário de complicações locais e de recidiva tardia em pacientes com diagnóstico de hidradenite supurativa submetidos à ressecção radical e reconstrução específica. Métodos: análise retrospectiva baseada nos prontuários dos pacientes atendidos pelo serviço universitário de Cirurgia Plástica do Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da USP, entre 2010 a 2016. Foram incluídos apenas pacientes submetidos à ressecções radicais de hidradenite supurativa em grau avançado, submetidos à reconstrução através de fechamento primário, enxertos ou retalhos. Resultados: foram analisadas 34 lesões, das quais 64,5% apresentaram complicações locais, porém com 73,5% de cicatrização eficiente após 12 semanas de pós-operatório. Recidiva tardia foi observada em 47%, porém, isoladamente, 22,2% das lesões reconstruídas com retalhos locorregionais apresentaram recidiva tardia após um ano. Conclusão: a estratégia de ressecção ampla e radical da doença associada à cobertura da ferida com retalho locorregional (pediculado ou perfurante) demonstrou ser o melhor manejo em termos de resultados tardios.

Uso de colgajos perforantes para el tratamiento de hidradenitis supurativa axilar y esternal graves / Use of perforator flaps for treatment of severe axillary and sternal hidradenitis suppurativa

Resumen Objetivo: Presentar una serie de reconstrucciones con colgajos perforantes en pacientes con casos severos de hidradenitis supurativa y sus resultados. Pacientes y métodos: Se realizaron 7 reconstrucciones axilares y un caso de reconstrucción esternal en 5 pacientes. Todos los pacientes correspondieron a la clasificación II o III de Hurley, y fueron derivados a nuestro servicio después de por lo menos un año de tratamiento médico sin obtener resultados. El equipo de cirugía plástica realizó tanto la resección como la reconstrucción en todos los casos. Los vasos perforantes fueron marcados con un dispositivo Doppler sonido. Resultados: Se obtuvo cobertura en todos los casos, con solo una pérdida parcial de colgajo que fue resuelta con curaciones. Tras un seguimiento de 26 meses, no hubo recidiva de hidradenitis supurativa. Todas las reconstrucciones evolucionaron con resultados funcionales óptimos. Conclusión: Los colgajos perforantes son una buena alternativa para el tratamiento de casos severos de hidradenitis supurativa, tanto esternal como axilar. Por esta razón, debe ser considerado en el armamento de cirujanos plásticos que traten esta enfermedad, una vez que el tratamiento médico haya fallado.

Abstract Aim: To present a brief series of reconstructions with perforator flaps in severe cases of hidradenitis suppurativa patients and results. Patients and methods: Seven axillary and one sternal case in five patients were operated on. All patients were in stage II or III according to Hurley classification, and were referred after at least one year of medical treatment with no satisfactory result. The plastic surgery team performed both, resection and reconstruction in all cases. Perforator vessels were marked using a handheld Doppler device. Results: One partial flap failure occurred, which healed with standard wound care. After a median follow up of 26 months, no relapse of hidradenitis suppurativa occurred. All reconstructions evolved with full functional results. Conclusion: Perforator flaps are a good choice in the treatment of severe cases of hidradenitis suppurativa, both sternal and axillary. It should be considered in the armamentarium of any plastic surgeon treating patients with this condition, once the medical treatment has failed.