Hidradenitis suppurativa associated with use of oral contraceptives

Hidradenitis suppurativa is a disorder affecting the axillary apocrine sweat glands, anogenital regions, and breasts, resulting in recurrent boils at these sites. The authors report seven cases that occurred in patients taking the combined oestrogen-progestogen pill.

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Published in:BMJ 1989-01, Vol.298 (6665), p.28-29
Main Authors: Stellon, A. J., Wakeling, M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Androgens
Anti-Bacterial Agents - therapeutic use
Antibiotics
Contraceptives, Oral, Combined - adverse effects
Estrogens
Female
Hidradenitis suppurativa
Humans
Inflammation - chemically induced
Oral contraceptives
Sweat Gland Diseases - chemically induced
Sweat Gland Diseases - drug therapy
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Summary:Hidradenitis suppurativa is a disorder affecting the axillary apocrine sweat glands, anogenital regions, and breasts, resulting in recurrent boils at these sites. The authors report seven cases that occurred in patients taking the combined oestrogen-progestogen pill.
ISSN:0959-8138
1468-5833
1756-1833
DOI:10.1136/bmj.298.6665.28