[Update of hidradenitis suppurativa in Primary Care]

Abstract

Hidradenitis suppurativa is a prevalent disease that is noted for its clinical variability and by its severe impact on quality of life. A meticulous scientific literature review is presented in this article in order to give an update on what is known on this condition. Primary Care physicians obviously play an important role in the early diagnosis and management of hidradenitis suppurativa. This review aims to provide a current and practical overview about this disease in order to optimise the healthcare for these patients by making the best use of available resources.

Keywords: Atención Primaria; Cardiovascular metabolic syndrome; Hidradenitis suppurativa; Hidrosadenitis supurativa; Primary Care; Síndrome metabólico; Tabaco; Tobacco smoking.