Abstract: Hidradenitis suppurativa(HS) is a kind of skin disease characterized by recurrent painful skin abscess, sinus and scar. Although the pathogenesis remains unclear, microorganisms are considered to play an important role in its development. Among them, Staphylococcus aureus, coagulase negative staphylococcus and mixed anaerobic bacteria are the most frequently encountered types of bacteria. The update of the hidradenitis suppurativa and skin microbiota is reviewed in this paper.

Key words: hidradenitis suppurativa, acne inversa, microbial consortia