{"id":539,"date":"2020-10-29T01:55:20","date_gmt":"2020-10-29T01:55:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/susongderm.com\/newsite\/?p=539"},"modified":"2020-10-29T02:35:46","modified_gmt":"2020-10-29T02:35:46","slug":"hidradentis-suppurative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/susongderm.com\/hidradentis-suppurative\/","title":{"rendered":"Hidradenitis Suppurative"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
What is hidradenitis suppurativa?<\/strong><\/p> Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a disease that usually begins as pimple-like bumps on the skin. The pimple-like bumps develop in places that everyday pimples do not appear. HS is most common on the underarms and groin. HS does not form on the face or back.<\/p> Some people say that their HS looks like one of these skin conditions:<\/p> Getting treatment for HS is important. Early diagnosis and treatment can prevent HS from worsening.<\/p> If HS worsens, the pimple-like bumps can grow deep into the skin and become painful. They can rupture, leaking bloodstained pus onto clothing. This fluid often has a foul odor.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p> As the deep bumps heal, scars can form. Some people develop tunnel-like tracts under their skin. As the skin continues to heal and scar, the scars thicken. When thick scars form in the underarm, moving the arm can be difficult. Thick scars in the groin area can make walking difficult.\u00a0<\/p> If you have folliculitis that does not go away with treatment or breakouts that look like boils in your groin area, you may have HS.<\/p> Because HS can look lot like acne, folliculitis, or boils, it is best to see a dermatologist for a diagnosis. To a dermatologist\u2019s trained eye, the differences between HS and other skin diseases are subtle but obvious. Proper treatment depends on an accurate diagnosis.<\/p> If you have this skin disease, you may notice breakouts on your skin that look like pimples or boils. Your skin may clear for a while, but you notice new breakouts develop in the same area.<\/p> Unlike everyday pimples, hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) forms in areas where skin touches skin. HS is most common in these areas:<\/p> Although rare, a few studies have found HS near an ear, around the bellybutton, or on the back of the neck.<\/p> Women tend to get breakouts on their genitals and upper thighs. Men are more likely to have HS on their genitals and around the anus.<\/p> Some people develop breakouts in the exact same spot each time. For others the breakouts appear in the same area, but never seem to be in the exact same spot.<\/p> Early signs and symptoms<\/strong><\/p> When people first get hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), they often see:<\/p> Later signs and symptoms<\/strong><\/p> Without treatment, HS can worsen. If this disease progresses, the person may develop:<\/p> Signs and symptoms can change<\/strong><\/p> The signs and symptoms of HS can change quickly. One week, a person may have a foul-smelling fluid leaking from breakouts. The next week, the breakouts have cleared and scars are the only sign of HS.<\/p> Some people always have breakouts on their skin.<\/p> Skin cancer risk<\/strong><\/p> HS develops on skin that tends to get little or no direct sunlight. Yet, a few people have developed squamous cell carcinoma, a common type of skin cancer, where they had HS breakouts and scarring for years. Most cases developed in men who had long-standing HS on their genitals or around their anus.<\/p> Treatment helps prevent long-standing HS.<\/p> Quality of life affected<\/strong><\/p> Without treatment, HS can continue its cycle of breakouts and healing. As the breakouts clear, scars form. Continual healing and scarring can cause hollow passages called fistulas to develop inside the body. Fistulas can be painful and require surgery to repair.<\/p> People who have a foul-smelling liquid draining from the breakouts can feel embarrassed. They may feel too embarrassed to see a doctor. Dermatologists understand this. You should not feel embarrassed to see a dermatologist about this problem.<\/p> How do dermatologists diagnose hidradenitis suppurativa?<\/strong><\/p> To diagnose this skin disease, a dermatologist looks closely at the skin and asks some questions.\u00a0<\/p> If your breakouts are leaking fluid, your dermatologist may swab a bit of the fluid onto a slide to find out if you have an infection. You also may need a blood test.\u00a0<\/p> How do dermatologists treat hidradenitis suppurativa?<\/strong><\/p> Dermatologists offer patients who have hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) many treatment options. No one treatment works for everyone who has HS. Sometimes, a patient needs to try a few different treatments to find one that works.\u00a0<\/p> No FDA-approved treatment for HS<\/strong><\/p> The treatments listed below are classified as \u201coff label.\u201d The term \u201coff label\u201d means that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved the medicine to treat the disease. There are currently no FDA-approved treatments for HS.<\/p> Most of the treatments listed below are ones that dermatologists use frequently in their practices. Because dermatologists use most of these treatments very often, they have in-depth knowledge of these treatments.\u00a0<\/p> They use these treatments to help their patients with HS:<\/p> Medicines used to treat HS: If you have HS, your dermatologist may include one or more of the following in your treatment plan:<\/p> Surgical treatment for HS<\/strong>: When HS grows deep into the skin, medicine alone may not be effective. Your dermatologist may recommend a surgical procedure. The following can be performed in a dermatologist\u2019s office or clinic:<\/p> Many people have HS for life. Studies continue to show that making certain lifestyle changes can help tremendously. Weight loss has proven so effective that some patients say maintaining a healthy weight prevents HS breakouts.<\/p> If you have hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), making a few changes to your lifestyle may be the most helpful treatment of all. Dermatologists have found that patients who make some lifestyle changes tend to have fewer flare-ups. They also tend to have less severe HS.<\/p> Dermatologists offer the following tips to their patients who have HS:<\/p> Lose weight to lessen HS \u2014 or even clear your skin. If you are overweight, losing weight may be the most effective way to control HS. It may even be more effective than treatment. Dermatologists have found that when patients who have HS lose weight, they have fewer flare-ups. Losing just 10% of your body weight can make a difference.\u00a0<\/p> Immediate pain relief at home: Deep cyst or nodule<\/strong><\/p> If you have a painful deep lump from HS, doing one of the following can bring quick relief:<\/p> The warmth can bring immediately pain relief, but it won\u2019t get rid of the cyst or nodule.<\/p> Dermatologists provide specific tips for each patient<\/p> These tips can help most patients who have HS. Because HS can affect the skin in different ways, other tips may help you. Your dermatologist can offer self-care tips that can help you manage your HS.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" What is hidradenitis suppurativa? Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a disease that usually begins as pimple-like bumps on the skin. The pimple-like bumps develop in places that everyday pimples do not appear. HS is most common on the underarms and groin. HS does not form on the face or back. Some people say that their HS […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_glsr_average":0,"_glsr_ranking":0,"_glsr_reviews":0},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/susongderm.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/539"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/susongderm.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/susongderm.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/susongderm.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/susongderm.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=539"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/susongderm.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/539\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":542,"href":"https:\/\/susongderm.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/539\/revisions\/542"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/susongderm.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=539"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/susongderm.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=539"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/susongderm.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=539"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Hidradenitis suppurativa: Signs and symptoms<\/h3>
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