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Down Syndrome and Hidradenitis Suppurativa

November 2021 | The Society for Pediatric Dermatology - Patient education

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic skin condition that causes painful bumps under the skin. The handout linked below was developed by the Society for Pediatric Dermatology opens in new window. Information specific to Down syndrome was provided by Jillian Rork, MD. 
 
 
Down syndrome and hidradenitis suppurativa handout
 
Additional information can be found in the Skin and Hair section of our Resource Library.
 

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