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

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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.

Answered 8/13/2012

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Permanent but option: Scars are permanent but there are many options to addresses these scars ranging from topical creams, oral meds, injections, fillers, peels, lasers, resurfacing, surgery, etc. However the single best course is to treat the primary disease by excellent wound care and surgery when necessary.

Answered 2/14/2014

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Remove the scar: Often the scars require removal and a skin graft if severe. If the scars are nor too severe steroid injections may help.

Answered 8/29/2012

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