Suffering from hidradenitis suppurativa a severe acne like disease can get you disability benefits from social security.
Disability living allowance hidradenitis suppurativa.
It takes the form of abscesses blind boils in the groin crutch and armpit.
The lesions must be extensive and must persist for at least three months.
Because of the lack of interest in hs most people are misdiagnosed for many years past the time when surgery may help so only palliative care is available.
I suffer from hidradenitis suppurativa a particularly unpleasant condition which is known as an orphan illness.
I know this is a 6 year old question but i would like to comment.
Dla is a benefit given to help with a condition that impacts on your daily life and hidradenitis suppurativa can be eligible for dla if your symptoms are severe enough to cause mobility problems.
Hidradenitis suppurativa can affect one part of the body or several different areas but usually occurs in areas containing a lot of oil and sweat glands such as in the armpits and groin.