Need help

[Patricia777]

I have Hidradenitis suppurativa...and most doctor's and nurse's don't even know a thing about it.
I have had it for 5 years now...and still don't know understand why we can't get more help!!

We are all suffering from this and there is know cure.  I would like to know what you think about HS.

Patricia...Ocala, Fl

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,

Hidradenitis suppurativa is a skin disease that affects areas bearing apocrine sweat glands and hair follicles; such as the underarms, groin and buttocks esp in women.

Apply warm compresses on the lumps and keep the area clean. Topical antiseptic treatment and topical antibiotics such as mupirocin or neomycin containing ointment is very useful.If still the lumps persist then specific treatment like antibiotics,vit A supplements,corticosteroid injections,isotretinoin,antiandrogens and sometimes excision and drainage ,laser therapy and radiotherapy are found useful.I feel that you should consult a dermatologist and discuss these options with him.

Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional doubts.

[jonrhynard]

I had a similar condition - a very painful pimple-like nodule appeared in my left armpit.  Over the next few days it got larger.  After a couple weeks, another appeared in my right armpit.  I stopped using deodorant and started using Goldbond powder several times a day.  The powder reduced friction and immediately helped.  Over the last 4 weeks the nodules have stopped hurting and have completely disappeared.

[ksebmom]

follow our discussion on this, http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/528628 it's been a lot of help to me.