Asociación entre hidradenitis supurativa y enfermedad inflamatoria intestinal

Hidradenitis suppurativa, also called acne inversa, is a chronic inflammatory dermatosis characterized by recurrent presence of nodes, abscesses and fistula tracts that mostly affects sweat gland bearing areas. This condition may develop outbreaks and progress to a chronic inflammatory state with the formation of fibroid tracts and hypertrophic scars.

Over the last years several cases have been published that suggest an association between this illness and inflammatory bowel disease. This is a relevant fact because in some cases hidradenitis suppurativa involves the anal and perianal area, which could lead to confusion with the perianal form of inflammatory bowel disease.

This article aims to analyze the characteristics that define hidradenitis suppurativa as well as its association with inflammatory bowel disease.