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Hidradenitis Supparativa
Recently got diagnosed with HS and put on medications for few days. Would like to know few tips on how to handle this mentally since I'm feeling depressed and anxious about being social. This condition is already hindering my daily routine, will this continue for the rest of my life?
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Specific medicine available for good improvement of Hidradenitis.. for details do direct online consultation with photo
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Young lady,
Relax and chill. HS is prevalent in more than 70% of the world's populace and this stat is from way back when I was a student!!
What I am trying to say is you are not alone and there is absolutely no need for you to feel self conscious or guilty in any way.
If the testing physician who diagnosed you and started you on meds made you feel that way, then he/she is wrong.
Don't let this affect your daily routine most certainly and it shouldn't get in the way of your relationships but yes, do exercise caution and practice safe sex (barrier) when active infection is present to avoid spread and multiplication of virus 🦠
If in Bangalore, you are most welcome to come visit me in-person or discuss it on an online consultation on portals such as this or Apollo 24/7 etc where I am omnipresent if you wish for anonymity.
Either way a counsellor may also be useful but if your Dermatologist is empathetic, that's all you need. Stay strong and don't worry ... It is nOt a life n death situation. Go on and live your life to the fullest on your terms but responsibly.
Godspeed 🙏
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Practice Safe sex and preferably avoid direct skin to skin contact when active blisters is noted.
Special antiviral hand & intim cleansers may be useful adjuncts to treatment and daily routine.
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It’s a chronic disease relapsing and recurring. Need to be managed with minimum medication as possible which keeps it under control. This is inflammatory and autoimmune process which gets exacerbated with stress.
Try to reduce stress
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Do more of physical activities, yoga, meditation. Consult psychologist
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Dr. Simoni Sarodia
Dermatologist
4 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Kindly go for direct consultation with doctor, as that would be better to solve your queries.
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Dr. Sonia Tekchandani
Dermatologist
40 yrs exp
Mumbai
Kindly share more pictures.we need to take a detail case history and then prescribe medications accordingly.do consult online.
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Dr. Rashmi Naldeega
Aesthetic Dermatologist
12 yrs exp
Delhi
Kindly consult online for further examination and proper treatment
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Dr. Palak Deshmukh
Dermatologist
14 yrs exp
Pune
It is a chronic disorder which can be managed with right treatment approach
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Dr. Arpita
Dermatologist
15 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required..
Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.
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