Abscess: a localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue.1
Acne inversa: another term for hidradenitis suppurativa.2
Apocrine glands: one of two types of sweat glands found in areas such as the armpits and groin.3,4
Arthritis: a condition that causes pain and inflammation within a joint.5 For more information click here
Boils: a localized swelling and inflammation of the skin resulting from usually bacterial infection of a hair follicle and adjacent tissue, having a hard central core, and forming pus.6
Chronic disease: a disease or ailment of long duration or frequent recurrence .7
Crohn’s disease: a type of inflammatory bowel disease that causes irritation of the digestive, or gastrointestinal (GI), tract.8 For more information click here
Depression: a medical condition that causes a persistent feeling of sadness, loss of interest and hopelessness.9 For more information click here
Immune disorder: a large group of diseases characterized by abnormal functioning of the immune system that causes your immune system to produce antibodies against your own tissues.10
Immune system: the bodily system that protects the body from foreign substances, cells, and tissues by producing the immune response.11
Inflammatory disorder: a disease characterized by inflammation, where the body’s immune system thinks that its own cells are threats, attacking them like they would typically target external threats like foreign bacteria or a virus.12
Lesions: an abnormal change in structure of an organ or part due to injury or disease.13
Nodules: a small mass of rounded or irregular shape.14
Papules: Small, palpable skin changes.15
Progressive disease: a disease or physical ailment increasing in extent or severity. 16
Pus: Thick, yellowish-white fluid formed at the site of inflammation during infection17
Severe acne: comprise mainly of deeply embedded solid nodules, inflammation and extensive skin damage.18,19 For more information click here
Sinus tracts: A narrow, elongated channel in the body that allows the escape of fluid.20
Sweat gland tubes: A tubular gland of the skin that excretes perspiration.21