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    Comprehensive Overview of Hidradenitis Suppurativa

    December 2015 in “ Mayo Clinic Proceedings ”
    Carina M. Woodruff, Abbas Charlie, Kieron Leslie
    Studysummary This review presents an evidence-based algorithm for managing hidradenitis suppurativa in primary care, highlighting the need for more research on treatment effectiveness and the disease's pathogenesis.
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