A review of the reconstructive methods in the management of axillary hidradenitis suppurativa

Background Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic debilitating inflammatory disease of the apocrine gland-bearing body areas, characterized by painful recurrent abscess, sinus tract formation, and scarring. The treatment for HS consists of medical and surgical treatments in a multidisciplinary approach. Wide excision and reconstruction over the axillary hidradenitis suppurativa can be challenging due to possible morbidities; for example, scarring can lead to contracture over the axilla.