1. Commentary: Unroofing for hidradenitis suppurativa, why and how
F. William Danby, MD, FRCPC 
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 
Volume 63, Issue 3, Pages 481.e1-481.e3 (September 2010)
DOI: /j.jaad
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2. Fig 1
A, The lesion as presented, right upper lateral pectoral area, after preliminary drainage. B, Initial blunt scissors exploration of abscess extent. C, Cut to edge of abscess and first 60° of circumferential excision. D, Circumcision, beveled edges, around entire 360° margin.
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3. Fig 2
A, Full exposure after all edges and depths fully explored with probe and all residual inflammatory mass removed with grattage using rough gauze. B, Cotton-tipped applicator and ferric chloride for hemostasis. C, Final result prior to first application of petrolatum. D, Final result after one year.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology  , 481.e1-481.e3DOI: ( /j.jaad )
Copyright © 2010 American Academy of Dermatology, Inc. Terms and Conditions