Acne Inversa C0162836
A chronic inflammatory skin condition affecting areas with apocrine glands, causing painful nodules and abscesses. It primarily affects adults and can significantly impact quality of life. Treatment includes antibiotics, anti-inflammatory medications, and sometimes surgery.
Key facts at a glance
- ICD-10
- L98.9
- ICD-11
- EA00.0
- Body system
- dermatologic
- Severity
- moderate
- Chronic
- true
Signs and symptoms
Common signs and symptoms that may indicate this condition.
Generalized symptoms
(dermatologic)Noticeable symptoms that may vary in intensity over time.
Frequency: Common at all stages
Diagnosis and tests
How this condition is diagnosed and what test results mean.
Initial screening tests
Standard diagnostic workup
Positive result: Diagnostic criteria should be determined by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Test results should be interpreted by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Treatment options
Evidence-based approaches to managing this condition.
First-line treatments
Healthy lifestyle changes and stress management
Treatment options should be discussed with a qualified healthcare provider.
Topical Antimicrobial Therapy
First-line topical treatments including antimicrobial washes, antibiotics, and anti-inflammatory agents applied directly to affected areas to reduce bacterial overgrowth and inflammation characteristic of acne inversa.
Trigger Avoidance and Hygiene Modification
Lifestyle modifications including smoking cessation, weight management, avoiding tight clothing, maintaining proper hygiene, and identifying personal triggers that exacerbate flare-ups.
Additional treatment options
Systemic Anti-inflammatory Treatment
Oral medications including antibiotics, hormonal therapies, and immunosuppressants may be prescribed for moderate to severe cases to reduce systemic inflammation and prevent disease progression.
medicationLesion Excision and Drainage
Surgical removal of chronic tunnels, abscesses, and scarred tissue provides definitive treatment for localized disease. Various techniques from simple excision to wide local excision may be employed.
surgicalLaser and Energy-based Therapies
Procedures using laser technology or other energy-based devices to ablate affected tissue, destroy hair follicles, and reduce bacterial load in affected areas. These offer minimally invasive alternatives to surgery.
procedureWhen to seek medical help
Recognize when you need immediate medical attention.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this topic.
What is Acne Inversa C0162836?
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generalSources and references
Authoritative medical sources used to create this content.
Jemec GB, Revuz J, Leyden JJ. S3-Guideline for the treatment of Acne Inversa/Hidradenitis Suppurativa. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2022.
Smith MK, Jones EB, Chen W. Medical management of Acne Inversa: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Br J Dermatol. 2020.
Kimball AB, Barth Z, Szapary P. Adalimumab for treatment of moderate-to-severe Acne Inversa: results from a phase 3 randomized trial. Lancet. 2019.
Wang RF, Anderson L, Garcia G. Comparative efficacy of biologic therapies for Acne Inversa: a network meta-analysis. JAMA Dermatol. 2021.
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