Scribd Logo
Upload

Welcome to Scribd!

  • 40 views

    Hidradenitis Suppurativa

    Uploaded by

    Sean Mclaren
    The document discusses Hidradenitis Suppurativa, a chronic disease of the sweat glands that causes boil-like lumps and scarring. It describes the causes as blocked sweat glands that become infected. Symptoms, diagnosis, treatment including antibiotics and surgery, and home care are outlined.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Hidradenitis Suppurativa

    Uploaded by

    Sean Mclaren
    40 views2 pages
    The document discusses Hidradenitis Suppurativa, a chronic disease of the sweat glands that causes boil-like lumps and scarring. It describes the causes as blocked sweat glands that become infected. Symptoms, diagnosis, treatment including antibiotics and surgery, and home care are outlined.

    Original Description:

    medical conditions

    Original Title

    Hidradenitis Suppurativa _

    Copyright

    © © All Rights Reserved

    Available Formats

    PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    The document discusses Hidradenitis Suppurativa, a chronic disease of the sweat glands that causes boil-like lumps and scarring. It describes the causes as blocked sweat glands that become infected. Symptoms, diagnosis, treatment including antibiotics and surgery, and home care are outlined.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as pdf or txt
    40 views2 pages

    Hidradenitis Suppurativa

    Uploaded by

    Sean Mclaren
    The document discusses Hidradenitis Suppurativa, a chronic disease of the sweat glands that causes boil-like lumps and scarring. It describes the causes as blocked sweat glands that become infected. Symptoms, diagnosis, treatment including antibiotics and surgery, and home care are outlined.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as pdf or txt
    of 2

    HOME

    ABOUT US

    ARTICLES

    INSURANCES

    PHOTOS

    CONTACT

    HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA
    Home Sweat Gland Hidradenitis Suppurativa

    29.07.2013 | 0 Comments | Sweat Gland | Miami Surgeon, Sweat Gland

    CATEGORY
    - HERNIA Breast
    Colon
    General Surgery
    Hernia
    Minimally Invasive Surgery
    Oncology
    Phimosis
    Soft Tissue Masses
    Sweat Gland

    Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Sweat Gland Abscess


    Hidradenitis Suppurativa is a long lasting (chronic), uncommon disease of the sweat glands. With this, boil-like lumps and scarring
    develop in the groin, some times under the arms (axillae), and under the breasts. It may also uncommonly occur behind the ears, in the
    crease of the buttocks, and around the genitals.

    Uncategorized

    RECENT ARTICLES
    HERNIA
    21.12.2013 | 0 Comments

    CAUSES
    The cause is from a blocking of the sweat glands. They then become infected. It may cause drainage and odor. It is not contagious. So
    it cannot be given to someone else. It most often shows up in puberty (about 10 to 12 years of age). But it may happen much later. It is
    similar to acne which is a disease of the sweat glands. This condition is slightly more common in African-Americans and women.

    SYMPTOMS
    Hidradenitis usually starts as one or more red, tender, swellings in the groin or under the arms (axilla).
    Over a period of hours to days
    the lesions get larger. They often open to the skin surface, draining clear to yellow-colored fluid.
    The infected area heals with scarring.

    DIAGNOSIS
    Your caregiver makes this diagnosis by looking at you. Sometimes cultures (growing germs on plates in the lab) may be taken. This is
    to see what germ (bacterium) is causing the infection.

    TREATMENT & HOME CARE INSTRUCTIONS


    Topical germ killing medicine applied to the skin (antibiotics) are the treatment of choice. Antibiotics taken by mouth (systemic) are
    sometimes needed when the condition is getting worse or is severe.
    Avoid tight-fitting clothing which traps moisture in.

    - HERNIA 22.11.2013 | 0 Comments

    SOFT TISSUE MASSES


    27.08.2013 | 0 Comments

    HERNIA INFO
    29.07.2013 | 0 Comments

    STREOTACTIC BREAST
    BIOPSY
    29.07.2013 | 0 Comments

    RECENT COMMENTS
    "Minimally invasive surgery is the
    new wave of the future. Thank you
    guys for sharing [...]"

    Dirt does not cause hidradenitis and it is not caused by poor hygiene. Involved areas should be cleaned daily using an antibacterial soap.
    Some patients find that the liquid form of Lever 2000, applied to the involved
    James Robinson, Minimally Invasive Surgery

    areas as a lotion after bathing, can help reduce the odor related to this condition.
    Sometimes surgery is needed to drain infected areas
    or remove scarred tissue. Removal of large amounts of tissue is used only in severe cases. Birth control pills may be helpful.
    Oral retinoids (vitamin A derivatives) for 6 to 12 months which are effective for acne may also help this condition.
    Weight loss will
    improve but not cure hidradenitis. It is made worse by being overweight. But the condition is not caused by being overweight. This
    condition is more common in people who have had acne.
    It may become worse under stress.
    There is no medical cure for hidradenitis. It can be controlled, but not cured. The condition usually continues for years with periods of
    getting worse and getting better (remission).

    "Thank you for publishing this article


    because I learned a lot about
    Minimally invasive surgery. [...]"

    Cystal Times, Minimally Invasive Surgery

    45

    LEAVE A REPLY
    Name (required)

    Mail (will not be published) (required)

    Website

    Submit Comment

    ABOUT US

    RECENT POSTS

    RECENT COMMENTS

    Our Surgeon stands at the forefront of the latest


    advances in general, laparoscopic, and robotic surgery;

    HERNIA

    "Minimally invasive surgery is the new wave of the


    future. Thank you guys for sharing [...]"

    and patient care. It means that his patients gain access


    to the most promising therapies and innovative
    treatments in the country

    2014 . All Rights Reserved. Created by RE GABRIEL. .

    21.12.2013 | 0 Comments

    James Robinson, Minimally Invasive Surgery

    - HERNIA 22.11.2013 | 0 Comments

    "Thank you for publishing this article because I learned a


    lot about Minimally invasive surgery. [...]"
    Cystal Times, Minimally Invasive Surgery

    You might also like