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(a) Status of axillary hidradenitis suppurativa prior to starting therapy with metformin (b) Status of axillary hidradenitis suppurativa 4 months after commencement of treatment with metformin. To note here is the marked improvement in sinus tracts and leaking abscesses. [Figure adapted from Arun B, Loffeld A. Long standing hidradenitis suppurativa treated effectively with metformin. CED 2009;34:920-1]
