Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)?

can Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) reach in their sixties

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1.Hidradenitis suppurativa does not present prior to puberty because the apocrine glands are inactive until triggered by a surge in sex hormones. The condition may be observed in patients of any age after puberty.
2.mean age 46, range 27-57 years.

To the Top Contributer, congratulations but I just wanted to correct you. It doesn't respond well @ all to treatments! Report It

Hidradenitis suppurativa is inflammation and infection of sweat glands with pus forming bacteria like staphylococcus. It can occur in sixties because of age,diabetes,and reduced immunity.It responds well to treatment.

Hidradenitis supurativa is an affection of the apocrine glands. These glands become active only after puberty and remain active all throughout the life. So HS can be seen after any age after puberty... even in the sixties.
Other disease that would mimic HS is bacterial infection called furunculosis. So you need to meet the doc to differentiate between the 2

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