The Boil

Written by: Muhammad Arif Rahimi

Hidradenitis suppurativa, also known as acne inversa, is a chronic skin disease characterized by recurrent boil-like lumps (nodules) under the skin. Boils appear on different parts of the skin. Why do boils appear on the skin of some people; what are its signs and symptoms; how do people treat it and what do physician say about this disease?

AEPO’s writer/producer has talked to some patients and a physician about this disease: