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02-19-2012, 01:05 PM
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Hidradenitis Suppurativa
This is a debilitating, non-contagious, chronic disease of the skin, and adjacent glands and tissues. In particular, the underarms, scrotum, inner thighs, groin, buttocks, and perineum (the area between the anus and scrotum) are affected. The involved tissues develop abscesses (boils), puss filled pockets, that drain. The disease fluctuates in severity with flare-ups that are associated with increased inflammation, tenderness, and drainage. Simple incision and drainage of the puss and/or treatment with antibiotics is generally ineffective. In severe cases, major reconstructive surgery is required with complete wide excision and graft reconstruction. Hidradenitis involving penis, scrotum, perineum, thighs: ![]() Hidradenitis involving armpits - scarring: |
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02-19-2012, 08:57 PM
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Re: Hidradenitis Suppurativa
As much as I hate to admit, or show people! I to suffer from this. Thank God not as bad as these people. But what Kelly posted about it, is all true! I have been on ever antibiotic known to man. NONE OF THEM WORKS! It is a very painful disease. And very embarrassing as well!! I'm on pain killers everyday. I feel these peoples pain. God bless them!
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