- Hidradenitis Suppurativa
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa NYC Treatment Center is opened 7 Days a Week for Treatmen
- 212.644.6454
- Characteristics
- Treatment Mild Early, solitary nodules with minimal pain; no abscesses
- Avoidance of prolonged exposure to heat and humidity
- swimin a chlorine pool to dry up the lesions
- Avoidance of shaving if irritation occurs
- Avoidance of tight, synthetic clothing near affected area
- Nonnarcotic analgesics
- Stress management
- Topical antiseptics and antibacterial soap
- Warm compresses, warm baths, and hydrotherapy
- Weight loss
- Antibiotics (topical, systemic, or both): Cephalosporins (if patient has concurrent cellulitis) Dicloxacillin (Dynapen) Erythromycin Minocycline (Minocin) Tetracycline
- Topical Benzoyl Peroxide Washes
- Intralesional Steroid Injections
- Topical clindamycin (Cleocin)
- Cryotherapy
- Oral contraceptive agents, with high estrogen-to-progesterone ratio and low androgenicity of progesterone, in selected women
- Referral to a dermatologist
- Severe Diffuse abscess formation in multiple sites;
- chronic draining sinuses; indurated scarred skin and subcutaneous tissues
- Referral to an experienced surgeon note:
- All patients also should be offered reassurance and psychosocial support.
- Because there has been no significant research comparing treatment options,
- the choice of therapy should depend on the patient's circumstances and preferences,
- the outcome of previous treatments, the experience of the physician, local expertise (e.g.dermatologist who specializes in treatment of the disease),
- a chronicity and severity at presentation.
- Areas of the Body Affected by Hidradenitis Suppurativa
- Axillae (most common)
- Genitofemoral Gluteal folds
- Infraumbilical midline Intermammary zones
- Perianal Periareolar Pubic
- Although an abundance of anecdotal advice for the prevention of hidradenitis suppurativa exists, few methods have proved to be effective for all patients.
- Complications Potential complications of hidradenitis suppurativa
- include dermal contraction, local or systemic infection resulting from the spread of microorganisms,
- arthritis secondary to inflammatory injury,
- squamous cell carcinoma (in indolent sinus tracts),
- disseminated infection (rare),
- restricted limb mobility from scarring
- lymphedema caused by lymphatic injury from inflammation and scarring, rectal or urethral fistulas, systemic amyloidosis, and anemia
- Dr. Rothfeld has over 20 years of experience treating this condition
- Call Today 212.644.6454
|
|
