Q: I was recently diagnosed with a skin disease called Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Do they have any home remedies that may help with it? – L. P.
A: Hidradenitis suppurativa (hi-drad-uh-NIE-tis sup-yoo-ruh-TIE-vuh) is a chronic skin condition that features pea-sized to marble-sized lumps under the skin. Some people think they are boils when they appear. They appear along the sweat glands (where skin rubs together) — such as the armpits, groin, between the buttocks and under the breasts.
The lumps associated with hidradenitis suppurativa are usually painful and may break open and drain foul-smelling pus. In many cases, tunnels connecting the lumps will form under the skin.
Hidradenitis suppurativa tends to start after puberty, persist for years and worsen over time. Early diagnosis and treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa can help manage the symptoms and prevent new lesions from developing. Here are some lifestyle and home remedies that will help relieve the pain, speed up recovery and prevent the spread of infection:
Please see a dermatologist and discuss a treatment plan with them. Most recently, laser treatments have been very effective.
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