Maladie de Verneuil

摘要

Verneuil disease Verneuil disease is a chronic inflammatory and suppurative condition developing on skin areas comprising apocrine sweat glands mainly affecting women. The precise cause of the disease is not well known, smoking and obesity are predisposing factors. The diagnosis is essentially clinical. The involvement results in the appearance of multiple painful abscesses progressing to suppuration and fistulization. It is an unrecognized and very debilitating disease; it significantly affects the quality of life due to its physical and psychological repercussions and its association with other affections. Early diagnosis and treatment ore essential to prevent his debilitating consequences and improve the patient's quality of life. Its management combines hygieno-dietetic rules with medical treatment for minor and moderate forms. Surgery should be offered as soon as the diagnosis for severe forms is mode, as it is still the best treatment today.