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Hidradenitis suppurativa

Picture of hidradenitis suppurativa in armpit

Hidradenitis suppurativa usually appears as one or more red, tender bumps that fill with pus. It most commonly occurs in the armpits (shown), groin, between the buttocks and under the breasts.

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