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Hidradenitis suppurativa
Repeated boils underarms since 18 years of age. Recurring frequently now and very painful. Was on antibiotics for 10 days now. Yet only partial relief.
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Dr. Govind S Mittal
Dermatologist
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi, please note that Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a recurrent problem and a problem with long, chronic course. This problem often causes pain, swelling, discharge of the underarms and even scarring. You'll need to be under regular follow up and treatment of a qualified dermatologist near you. Antibiotics / antiinflammatory biologics / retinoids are the possible lines of treatment options for your problem. Improvement takes time indeed.
Warm regards, Dr Govind S Mittal, Therapeia Skin Hair and ENT centre, Bengaluru.
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