TLDR Hidradenitis suppurativa has had many names, but its naming is still not agreed upon.
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) has had various names throughout history due to evolving understanding of its pathogenesis. Initially described by Velpeau in 1833 as an inflammatory condition of the sebaceous follicle, it was later renamed by Verneuil in 1864 to "hidradenitis suppurativa," highlighting its association with sweat gland inflammation and pus formation. Over the years, terms like "acnitis," "folliclis," and "acne inversa" were proposed, reflecting different aspects of the disease's pathology. Despite these changes, HS remains the accepted term, though consensus on its nomenclature is still lacking.
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