Subcutaneous curettage as a treatment modality for axillary hidradenitis suppurativa

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic disease involving apocrine gland-rich areas of the body such as axilla, groin, and inframammary areas.It is characterized by painful nodules, abscesses, sinus tract formation, and scarring.The management of HS is one of the most formidable challenges in contemporary dermatosurgery.While medical therapies are essential for managing the inflammatory component of the disease, the structural damage seen in Hurley Stage II and III disease often requires a surgical approach.