Armpit Lumps Causes, Treatments & More
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7. Diagnosis of Hidradenitis Suppurativa Lumps
No lab tests are necessary to confirm the presence of hidradenitis suppurativa. When it appears, the painful lumps and sores speak for themselves during a skin exam. If there's pus or fluid drainage, a sample may be sent to the lab to help confirm the condition or rule out a different one.
The clinician usually discusses a person's medical history, as well as how and when the symptoms appeared, and asks questions about behaviors.5‘Hidradenitis suppurativa.’ Mayo Clinic. www. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hidradenitis-suppurativa/symptoms-causes/syc-20352306.
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