The medical abbreviation HS can stand for several terms, but one significant meaning is Hidradenitis Suppurativa.
Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) Explained
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic, inflammatory skin disease. According to the provided reference, it is a painful, long-term skin condition that causes:
- Skin abscesses
- Scarring
HS typically occurs near hair follicles with sweat glands, most often around the:
- Groin
- Bottom
- Breasts
- Armpits
The precise cause of HS remains unknown.
