Down syndrome and Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS)
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HI-drad-en-I-tis sup-per-ah-TEE-vah or HS) is a chronic condition with recurrent painful bumps and draining sores of the skin. Sometimes it can look like acne. It more commonly affects the skin folds, such as the underarms, buttock crease, and groin area. When severe, it can appear in other parts of the body as well. HS seems to be more common in people with Down syndrome.
Contributing SPD Members:
Elizabeth Nieman, MD
Brea Prindiville, MD
Committee Reviewers:
Andrew Krakowski, MD
Irene Lara-Corrales, MD
Sheilagh Maguiness, MD
Erin Mathes, MD
Expert Reviewers:
Nicole Kittler, MD
Haley Naik, MD, MHSc
Sadaf Hussain, MD
Kishore Vellody, MD
Modified August 2021: to Include Down Syndrome-Specific Healthcare Information by Jillian Rork, MD
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