Acne is not a serious disease that can cause disability or lead to death, but their psychological impact can be remarkable, especially as it affects predominantly young adults and adolescents. At this stage of life, appearance and social acceptance are very important, and severe cases of acne may even lead to depression.
The hidradenitis suppurativa, also known as reverse hidrosadenitis or acne, is a chronic inflammatory skin disease, characterized by subcutaneous inflammatory nodules, which are often mistakenly diagnosed as boils or pimples large.