Hidradenitis suppurativa in Down’s syndrome: A case report

Abstract

Of the many dermatological conditions thought to be linked with Down’s syndrome, hidradenitis suppurativa presents a peculiar manifestation. This brief case report summarises the clinical features and possible genetic basis for this fascinating association.

Keywords

• Hidradenitis suppurativa; Down’s syndrome; genodermatoses; genetic basis of skin disease; clinical dermatology