Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) can occur in the genital, perineal and peri-anal regions.
Clinical features:
(1) abscesses
(2) sinus tract formation
(3) scarring
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Hurley Stage
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Clinical Features
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Stage I
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>= 1 abscess; no sinus tract; no scarring
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Stage II
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recurrent abscess; sinus tract and/or scarring
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Stage III
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diffuse abscess formation, sinus tracts and scarring
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Complications:
(1) pain
(2) disfigurement
(3) damage to genital organs
(4) psychological reaction
(5) cancer, typically squamous cell carcinoma
(6) fistula formation
(7) lymphedema
