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The clinical, biochemical, and ultrasonographic characteristics of patients with hidradenitis suppurativa in Northern Peninsular Malaysia: a multicenter study.
International journal of dermatology - 1 Dec 2018
Loo Chai Har, Tan Wooi Chiang, Tang Jyh Jong, Khor Yek Huan, Manikam Manimala T, Low Dyoi-E, Chan Kam Hong, Chan Kok Hoe, Teoh Yuen Mey, Sohot Nurul Q A, Tang Min Moon, Chan Lee Chin
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic, recurrent, inflammatory disorder of follicular occlusion, resulting in abscesses with tunnel formation and severe scarring. Our objectives were to identify the clinical patterns and the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) among our HS patients and to determine the role of ultrasonography in the clinical assessment of HS. METHODS: This was a...
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