Hidradenitis Suppurativa Treatment

Hidradenitis suppurativa is a skin disorder that causes tiny, painful lumps forming under the skin. The painful lumps are formed where skin rubs. These tiny lumps can break open and smell causing bleeding and tunneling underneath the skin. Hidradenitis suppurativa commonly affects hair follicles and sweat glands that secrete lots of oils. Common areas that are infected are armpits, groin, and anal areas. It can also affect parts of the inner thighs, buttocks and underneath breasts. The bumps can grow large in size.

The cause of hidradenitis is unknown but physicians and researchers speculate it may be due to an autoimmune disorder, hormonal imbalances, genetics, excess weight and smoking. It is not contagious and hygiene does not affect whether an individual has the disease or not.

Risk factors include age where individuals between 20-29 are commonly diagnosed, women are more likely to be diagnosed with the disease than men, family history and having certain conditions such as obesity, inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s, metabolic syndrome and diabetes.

Hidradenitis suppurativa Symptoms include:

• Blackheads
• Red, tender bumps
• Painful, tiny lumps
• Pus leakage from clumps of lumps forming tunnels over time

Hidradenitis suppurativa complications

Complications can arise if not diagnosed and treated in time. Complications such as infection, scarring and skin changes, movement restrictions such as the arms or legs, lymph drainage and rarely it can also cause cancer.

Here at Center for Dermatology, Laser and Cosmetic Surgery, Dr. Farber has over 30 years with diagnosing and treating the disorder. Although there is no cure for the disorder, Dr. Farber has educated patients on how to manage their symptoms and giving patient hopes for a better quality of life. There is a state of the art medications that Dr. Farber is familiar with that can dramatically help. We here at Center for Dermatology, Laser and Cosmetic Surgery are particularly aware of the effect of this disorder both mentally and physically. Dr. Farber is particularly adept at treating this condition.

If you or someone you know may be experiencing the symptoms described above, call Center for Dermatology, Laser and Cosmetic Surgery to book your appointment with Dr. Farber.