Question 1

what sort of problem is acne inverse?

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Acne Inversa: Hidradenitis suppurativa (hs), also known as 'acne inversa', is a physically, psychologically, and socially disabling disease affecting inverse areas of the body (those places where there is skin-to-skin contact - armpits, groin, breasts, etc.), and where apocrine glands and hair follicles are found. It is non-contagious and recurrent; but presents, with boils or painful lesions.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of acne inverse?

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Hidradenitis: Hidradenitis suppurativa, commonly referred to as acne inversa, is a severe inflammatory skin condition manifesting through blackheads and painful red bumps filled with pus that may persist for weeks or even months. This inflammatory skin condition is certainly amongst the most distressing and severe, which many sufferers find difficult to cope with both physically and psychologically.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: acne inverse?

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Acne inversa: Acne inversa = Hidradenitis suppurativa.  A chronic skin condition that causes  inflammation and infection of sweat glands.

Question 4

can you advise for hidradenitis suppurativa?

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See Doctor: See a doctor who normally treats this. The treatment varies from 1.Giving antibiotics  2. Open &amp; drain and give antibiotics and 3. Surgical removal of the entire skin of a particular area for repeated infections.

Question 5

hidradenitis suppurativa are there home remides for this?

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Local hygiene: Proper hygiene is very important for hidradenitis suppurativa. Simple things that could help are weight loss, antiperspirants, laser hair removal, stop cigarette smoking,

Question 6

my sister has hidradenitis suppurativa. what is that exactly?

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Infection: Hidradenitis suppurativa is a skin condition characterized by chronic subcutaneous abscesses, boils, usually of the sweat glands. It is most often seen in the armpits and groin, but can occur elsewhere.

Question 7

please am having hidradenitis suppurativa, help me am in pains, any recommendations?

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Hidradenitis: You need to have it check out.Sometimes it can be treated with antibiotics;sometimes a minor surgical procedure (incision and drainage) is needed to evacuate the pus.

Question 8

is there a cure for hidradenitis suppurativa?

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Difficult to treat: Hidradenitis suppurativa is a very difficult condition to treat. If you catch it early enough, there are many conservative measures that can be tried - meticulous attention to hygiene, topical and oral antibiotics, steroids, warm compresses.... When these fail, surgical excision to excise the abscesses or ultimately the entire affected area followed by skin grafting.

Question 9

is there a way to heal scarring gotten from hidradenitis suppurativa?

Accepted Answer

Scars are permanent: Hidradenitis suppurativa can be a very debilitating condition with chronic pain, drainage and infection. Multiple small surgeries or sometimes larger more radical procedures may be indicated.  Unfortunately scarring is inevitable and the priority is ridding the apocrine gland tissue to prevent recurrence.  Scar treatment options after complete healing include topical silicone, cortisone and laser.

Question 10

can probiotics help with hidradenitis suppurativa?

Accepted Answer

Hidradentis: It won't hurt but probably won't help.  Probiotics are really for helping ur intestines.  Try zinc supplement and switching to a paleo diet.

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