Hidradenitis Suppurativa Causes- 122 Questions Answered

Hello, I am a 35 year old male suffering from hidradenitis suppurativa and have taken countless medicines and medical help to cure my condition. I have always led a healthy lifestyle and have always been fit and energetic without any major diseases or complications. i wanted to ask what are the causes of hidradenitis suppurativa?

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Dr. Tuhina Sinha Dermatologist | Ghaziabad

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Hidradenitis suppurativa (hi-drad-uh-NIE-tis sup-yoo-ruh-TIE-vuh) is rare, long-term skin condition that features small, painful lumps under the skin. They typically develop where the skin rubs togeth ... Read More

Is there any cure for Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), and how to control to spread to other parts, it causing me a lot of irritation. Please help me

Asked for Male, 25 Years 2373 Views v

Dr. Shruti Jadhav Devershi Dermatologist | Pune

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See a Dermatologist to confirm your diagnosis. Hidradenitis suppurativa is a condition requiring long term treatment which should be taken only by a Dermatologist's advice. Regards, Dr.Shruti Jadhav D ... Read More

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What is the diet plan for hidradenitis suppurativa, is there any doctor in bangalore who can cure hidradenitis suppurativa, please help me,

Asked for Male, 26 Years 1852 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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Depending on grade,.. Please send photos of the affected part for accurate diagnosis and treatment.. Consult on private chat or meet me in my clinic for detailed information and prescription. ... Read More

I may be suffering from a mild variety of hidradenitis suppurativa. I do get recurrent acne like lesions on my scrotal and penile skin which gets discharged and heals. This is causing a lot of distress. Is there any good remedy for this condition. Please help.

Asked for Male, 30 Years 486 Views v

Dr. Govind S Mittal Dermatologist | Bangalore

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Greetings. Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic problem necessitating long term treatment and care too. Certainly it can be treated so that the symptoms are brought to a minimum. Also life style meas ... Read More

I have hidradenitis suppurativa in peri anal region. I also have external hemorrhoids. What is the cause of HS and treatment? I have go two episodes in last two months.

Asked for Female, 32 Years 257 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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It depends on the HS grade... for detailed prescription do direct online consultation with photos ... Read More

I have hidradenitis suppurativa since few years but It cannot cured .it is only control when I take medicine. Pl help

Asked for Male, 24 Years 675 Views v

Dr. Yukti Dermatologist | Faridabad

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Consult with relevant photographs for specific medications and detailed discussion about your concerns ... Read More

Hi, can you help with hidradenitis suppurativa. I have pus forming lumps on my armpits. Please suggest.

Asked for Male, 24 Years 505 Views v

Dr. Suruchi Puri Dermatologist/Cosmetologist | Delhi

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You need to come to the clinic as we may have to start oral MediCations along with may be laser hair reduction or what ever is best in your case . ... Read More

I have been hidradenitis suppurativa last 2 years ago I have treated many more but it is still no Change can u please suggest me a best doctor for HS

Asked for Male, 17 Years 377 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

There is a specific medication for hidradenitis and it can be kept under control. Please call me and visit my clinic or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and tre ... Read More

Is their any ointment or any wash for hidradenitis suppurativa ?? Can some one suggest any antibiotics for this ?

Asked for Female, 22 Years 408 Views v

Dr. Shivanu Mathon Dermatologist | Ludhiana

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Consult online ... Read More

My sister having Hidradenitis suppurativa, last one year she had homeo treatment. But it's lightly controlled but not cure can you help her.

Asked for Female, 25 Years 279 Views v

Dr. Ritupurna Dash Dermatologist | Noida

It is a problem of your sweat glands. Needs long term and very specific targeted treatment . Persistent lesions may lead to the formation of sinus tracts, or tunnels connecting the abscesses or infect ... Read More

Any doctor from hyderabad who can treat my husband by giving scapho injections as we are currently being treated under one dermatologist who is not trust worthy

Asked for Male, 41 Years 27 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I have hidradenitis suppurativa and have had these painful, blister-like lesions in my groin for over 2 weeks. They're not healing and cause burning while urinating. They are bright red and oozing little blood and yellowish fluid. I have gotten this flare up almost 2 years ago. At that time, doctor prescribed 2 weeks of doxycycline tablet and zimba

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Asked for Female, 22 Years 157 Views v

Dr. Umakant V. Ragte General Physician | Mumbai

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Continue treatment if suits but proper hygiene is the most priority contact if you need ... Read More

What is the cause of hidradenitis supportiva and how to cure it . I have it in armpit and under breast

Asked for Female, 26 Years 217 Views v

Dr. Timothy Maximus General Physician | Lucknow

Need to consult a surgeon for drainage of infective focus and followed by antibiotics as per the culture sensitivity report. ... Read More

I am suffering from Hidradenitis Suppurativa from last 5 years and looking for treatment options in Bangalore. Can someone please suggest a good dermatologist or plastic surgeon who can help deal with this?

Asked for Female, 34 Years 169 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

In summer this situation accelerates. Started with a boil on my buttocks two years ago( Same time diagnosed with diabetes).Now after some topical ointments ( clindamycin prescribed by dermatologist and triclosan during bathing) and maintaining my diet ( for diabetes and specific diet for suppurativa hindradenitis) no big flares yet but still cyst

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Asked for Male, 36 Years 85 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

I was diagnosed with HS under axilla and vaginal area (labia minora ),what is the best way to remove vaginal hair in this case, can I apply moisturizer also ??

Asked for Female, 27 Years 362 Views v

Dr. Shivanu Mathon Dermatologist | Ludhiana

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As per the symptoms, it seems I am having a "Hidradenitis suppurativa" condition. I am having pimple type bumps in my armpit, currently the number is around 12-13 and the puss is coming out of those bumps. I was having 1 or 2 bumps since last 2-3 years, but now it has increased. I am now having similar condition (but having only 2-3 bumps) in betwe

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Asked for Male, 29 Years 313 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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Hidradentis Supprative again recurring for my husband. Pictures attached. What can be done? It started in October 2021 and again subsides.

Asked for Male, 36 Years 191 Views v

Dr. Shivanu Mathon Dermatologist | Ludhiana

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Iam suffering from excessive sweating groin and muscle loss...I seen some lumps in groin...They cause pain...But does not pus.. remain constant from 8 months...Pls clarify it's it hidradenitis or stretch marks...

Asked for Male, 27 Years 167 Views v

Dr. Rajesh L Pathi Dermatologist | Bangalore

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Take consultantion and discuss in detail ... Read More

Hey doctor my sister is suffering from hidradenitis suppurativa from last 4 years and she is feeling less confident and feeling bad about it ... She read Google and got to know that it's cannot be cured .. Kindly anybody help out of it. ..

Asked for Male, 25 Years 389 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

Is their any medicine in homeopathy for hidradenitis suppurativa ? Is their any common medicine for this problem ??

Asked for Female, 22 Years 323 Views v

Dr. A Amin Homeopath Homoeopath | Kolkata

Rx 1.Lycopodium 0/2, 0/3 16 Dose each OD X 32 days. 2. Phytum 200 X 1 drachm BD X 10 drops to Continue Report me after 7 days ☎️Call/Whatsapp-9477ર46755 ... Read More

Hi Doctor, My husband is suffering from Hidradenitis suppurativa and it was fully recovered but again it returned back. He is taking Flucloxacillin medication however we would like to know based on the picture attached whether the condition is improving? How many days it would take to recover? Any other advice are most welcome. Pain has reduced af

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Asked for Female, 35 Years 179 Views v

Dr. Surabhi Nasre General Physician | Nagpur

It may need drainage and incision Continue antibiotic Start tab emanzen d twice a day ... Read More

Hi I have been suffering from HS since so many years. I have got reoccurring abscess on my buttock area and some pubs area. I am not sure why does it happen and how to treat this.

Asked for Male, 28 Years 613 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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Don't worry...you are suffering from blood vessel abnormality causing this HS.. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for det ... Read More

Which antibiotic is the best for this ? Also which soap is suited best for this ? Kindly reply ( in need of answers )

Asked for Female, 22 Years 322 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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Treatment depends on the grade... for detailed prescription do direct online consultation with photos ... Read More

Is hidradenitis suppurativa caused by pcos or ingrown hair ? Have had different diagnosis over rhe years..some told it is sebeceous cyst and some told it is ingrown hair infections caused by razors etc? Recently one doctor told it is hidradenitis suppurativa... what besides lump excision /laser hair removal can treat this? Is it caused by harmonal

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Asked for Female, 44 Years 116 Views v

Dr. M L Pratyusha Gynecologist | Bangalore

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Yes, hormonal imbalance like in PCOS has positive relation for development of hidradenitis suppurativa, acne since obesity and more fat deposition leads to more friction of skin area, bacterial growth ... Read More

Is hidradenitis suppurativa is treatable? suffering from past 3 year and and gone through so many medication but condition getting worst day by day please suggest.

Asked for Female, 31 Years 368 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Yes . treatment depends on the grade... for detailed prescription do direct online consultation with photos ... Read More

I'm having Hidradenitis suppurativa since 1yr. Antibiotics have controlled the condition and i get 1 in 2-3months. I want to know how effective is laser treatment? Thanks in advance.

Asked for Male, 26 Years 315 Views v

Dr. Komal Ramteke Dermatologist | Mumbai

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Laser treatment is the last option. It's better to try the medical management first. A thorough evaluation is required and treatment protocol can be tailored according to the individual case presentat ... Read More

I have been having recurrent acne in my armpit for about a month. Previously when I consulted a dermatologist, she mentioned the above condition. I lost the prescription. Can I please know what medications to take?

Asked for Female, 25 Years 134 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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Don't worry...you are suffering from hidradenitis suppurativa causing this acne lump in axilla.. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online con ... Read More

I had a hard unmoveable clot like thing beneath the skin of my groin for few months. After which suddenly it has got very much swelled amd painful even to move. After using hot compress for several days and pain killers it drained a lil bit of pus, but still looks almost the same. Is it HS? Because i have rashes, pimples kind of things in other bo

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Asked for Female, 19 Years 165 Views v

Dr. Pallav S Kishanpuria Dermatologist | Delhi

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Send pics if possible ... Read More

I am suffering from Hidradenitis Suppurativa since 2011 with recurring large abscess in both my underarms in the same location and sometimes in the groin area. Can this problem be cured with homeopathy?

Asked for Female, 48 Years 204 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Don't worry... treatment depends on the grade... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription by sending p ... Read More

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