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Hidradenitis suppurativa
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My husband is suffering from Hidradenitis suppurativa and it was fully recovered but again it returned back. He is taking Flucloxacillin medication however we would like to know based on the picture attached whether the condition is improving? How many days it would take to recover? Any other advice are most welcome. Pain has reduced after taking pain killer. Thanks
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What patients need to do to stop reoccurrence:::
1. Weight loss.
2. Smoking cessation.
3.Wear loose fitting clothes.
4. If diabetic then he needs to control his blood sugar.
This condition is not infectious or due to poor hygiene. It is an autoinflammatory syndrome.
Photo which you have sent is suggestive of Hurley stage 3 hidradenitis suppurativa.
Can use topical clindamycin 1% with benzoyl peroxide cream.
Oral antibiotics he is already taking.
For pain control he can use pain killers and topical local anaesthetic gel.
Other available options are
Incision and drainage.
Local incision of the nodules abscesses and sinuses.
Radical excision.
CO2 laser ablation.
Don't take it lightly ok..
Visit a dermatologist physically in your place for physical examination and best treatment ok.
I think he will need a surgery as it is reoccurring.
Rest is up to you.
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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Kindly discuss for your concern
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
General Physician
20 yrs exp
Mumbai
Its an inflammatory condition and doesn't usually respond to antibiotics completely. Anti inflammatory Medicines would be needed. Kindly consult
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Dr. Surabhi Nasre
General Physician
11 yrs exp
Nagpur
It may need drainage and incision
Continue antibiotic
Start tab emanzen d twice a day
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