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,
Answered 2/24/2016
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Lifelong work w drs: Hs is not contagious and not due to poor hygiene. General measures include; avoid skin trauma, wash clothes in detergents free of perfumes, dyes and enzymes. Wash with nonsoap cleansers. Use fingers. Avoid using washcloths loofhas, Body wash containing triclosan. Atraumatic dressings with White petroleum. Avoid tape. Stop smoking. Maintain body weight. Dr. can tailor treatment guidelines for you.
Answered 2/24/2016
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No home remedies: Laundry detergent not relevant. General hygiene is worthwhile but will not reduce hidradenitis suppuritiva. Early surgery is effective but many people get progressively worse due to the ignorance of their attending physicians. For extensive, widespread disease the biologics have been used with some success. If you have this, it is worse with obesity and smoking. See a physician with experience tre
Answered 2/25/2016
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Hidradenitis: Hidradenitis suppurativa (hi-drad-uh-NIE-tis sup-yoo-ruh-TIE-vuh) is rare, long-term skin condition that features small, painful lumps under the skin. They typically develop where the skin rubs together, such as the armpits, the groin, between the buttocks and under the breasts http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hidradenitis-suppurativa/home/ovc-20200012
Answered 10/8/2016
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