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Hidradenitis suppurativa of the armpit

Picture of hidradenitis suppurativa in armpit

Hidradenitis suppurativa usually appears as one or more red, tender bumps that fill with pus. It commonly occurs where oil (sebaceous) and apocrine sweat glands are found, such as the armpits (shown), groin and anal area.
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