Also known as HS or acne inversa, hidradenitis suppurativa causes ... in areas of skin associated with intimacy, like the breasts, groin area and genitals, inner thighs, buttocks, and anus ...

That type of acne has inflammation that’s deep in the follicles of the face and can mimic the kind of deep boils that you see in the underarms or groin in people with hidradenitis suppurativa ...

Stress about HS can interfere with your ability to form and enjoy intimate relationships—but it doesn’t have to.