Painful Lesions in Skin Folds

A 27-year-old man presents with a 2-year history of painful, recurrent Nodules and scarring in the axilla, groin, and perineal areas. What’s the diagnosis?

Hidradenitis suppurativa


A 27-year-old man presented with a 2-year history of acne and the recurrence of multiple painful lesions in the genital and perineal areas. Examination revealed inflamed and noninflamed nodules and scar tissue in the genitofemoral area, axilla, intergluteal area, and behind the ears. What is the diagnosis?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Blastomycosis
Cat scratch disease
Hidradenitis suppurativa
Lymphogranuloma venereum
Epidermal inclusion cyst

Axilla, Dermatology, Hair follicle, Hidradenitis suppurativa, Skin nodules

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