Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is classified as a progressive, inflammatory disease that appears to be primarily caused by inflammation of hair follicles and is most often found in areas of friction of the body, such as the axillae, groin, perineum, and medial thighs. The inflammation associated with HS presents clinically with recurrent inflamed painful nodules and…
A skin disease of major importance, atopic dermatitis (AD) is characterized by pruritus and a typical morphology and distribution of skin lesions. It is a chronic relapsing inflammatory process often occurring in patients with a personal or family history of other atopic conditions such as bronchial asthma and allergic rhinoconjunctivitis. AD is one of the…
Congestive heart failure (CHF) remains a leading cause of death and expenditure in the United States, affecting approximately 6.5 million people and costing more than $30 billion annually.1,2 Despite advances in medical therapy, the 5-year survival for patients with CHF is still approximately 50%.3 The prevalence of heart failure in the United States is expected…
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