Hydroadenitis

[ReB31De]

is Hydroadenitis hereditary ? can you sexually transmit it? is it contragious ? Can you give it to your child when you get pregnant?

all my questions pretain to this topic because these answers concern me.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

Glad the post was of help to you. No medication is without side effects - but they are seen rarely and the benefits far outweigh the side effects.

This medication may cause upset stomach, diarrhea, dizziness, unsteadiness, drowsiness, headache or vomiting. Minocycline increases sensitivity to sunlight.

Prolonged sun exposure should be avoided. Wear protective clothing and use a sunscreen if needed. Very unlikely but should be reported: fever, yellowing of the eyes or skin, stomach pain, sore throat, vision changes and mental changes.

Follow up with your doctor regularly and report to him/her if you notice any abnormal symptoms.

Regards.

[ReB31De]

thank you so much for the inforamtion it was very helpful. i just recently discovered that i could have it. my  doctor perscriped minocycline of 50mgs which i know is milligrams. at the moment i am not trying to concieve or having sexual relations.  nor am i pregnant. will this medice harm my body in any way.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

HS is not contagious, cannot be sexuallu transmitted and you cannot transmit it to your child. HS does not cause fertility problems and so will not affect your ability to conceive normally.

However, many of the drug treatments for HS are not suitable for women who are either trying to get pregnant or who are pregnant as they are either contraceptives or can cause damage the unborn baby (teratogenic). So if you are taking any medication to control your HS, you must talk to your doctor before trying to get pregnant so they can adjust your medication appropriately. This way, you will minimise any risk to you and your baby.

It you have very severe disease affecting your perineum (area around the vaginal opening), or you have had previous surgical treatment to this area, your vaginal opening may have become very narrow. This can make the final stage of labour more difficult. If this is the case, a caesarean section may be recommended for the safety of you and your baby. However, most women with HS are able to have vaginal deliveries. Again, you should discuss this with your maternity specialist.

Let us know about how you are doing and if you have any other doubts.

Regards.