ICD-11 definition : An uncommon chronic severe inflammatory form of acne characterised by the development
of multiple abscesses and sinuses followed by extensive hypertrophic and atrophic
scarring. It may be associated with spondyloarthropathy or with other follicular occlusive
diseases including dissecting cellulitis of the scalp and hidradenitis suppurativa.;
An uncommon chronic severe inflammatory form of acne characterised by the development
of multiple abscesses and sinuses followed by extensive hypertrophic and atrophic
scarring. It may be associated with spondyloarthropathy or with other follicular occlusive
diseases including dissecting cellulitis of the scalp and hidradenitis suppurativa.