Etymed
hidradenitis
Definition
Inflammation of a sweat gland or glands
Clinical context
A 28-year-old woman presents with painful, swollen nodules in her axillary region that have been recurring for several months. Physical examination reveals inflamed sweat glands with sinus tracts and scarring. The patient reports that the lesions worsen with friction and heat exposure.
Mnemonic
Hidradenitis = Hot, Itchy, Disgusting sweat glands with drainage