HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA

SYMPTOMS

Hidradenitis suppurativa could afflict a single or numerous parts of the body. Some of the signs and symptoms of the disease are as follows:

• Blackheads. It’s common feature occurs in groups or in a “double-barreled” pattern, and it’s a tiny pitted patch of skin containing blackheads.
• Painful pea-sized lumps. The condition typically begins with a single lump under the skin that lasts for weeks or months. They are most common in areas with hair follicles and a large number of sweat glands and oil, such as the anal area, groin, and armpits.
• Tunnels. Tracts connecting the lumps may form under the skin over time. These wounds take time to heal and may leak pus with an odor.

Some patients with this illness simply experience mild symptoms. Stress, heat, excess weight, hormonal changes as well as humidity can all worsen symptoms. After menopause, the severity of the disease may lessen in women.

DIAGNOSIS

Your doctor will ask you about:

•  your symptoms and signs
•  examine your skin
•  and obtain a medical history from you

 If there is pus or drainage, a sample of the fluid will be sent to a laboratory for testing by your doctor. As a result, other illnesses, like infection, can be checked out.

TREATMENT

This condition causes skin redness and discoloration.To avoid complications and manage symptoms, surgery, medicine, or both may be utilized. Talk to your doctor over the advantages and disadvantages of various therapy options.

Medications

One or more of the following drugs may be prescribed by your doctor:

• Antibiotic creams
• Systemic drugs
• Pain medication

Surgery

Surgical options include:

• Uncovering the tunnels
• Punch debridement
• Tissue-sparing excision with electrosurgery
• Laser therapy
• Surgical removal
• Incision and drainage