Any one know whats best for treating Hidradenitis Suppurativa?!
Question: Any one know whats best for treating Hidradenitis Suppurativa!?
Answers:
I have HS so I'm not going to quote the mayo clinic at you!. By the way, they are perpetrating a lot of misconceptions about the disease!.
There is no cure, you already know!. You can find many natural remedies thru Yahoo groups like the HS natural healing group!. You also need to start a relationship with a dermatologist that is familiar with the disorder for ongoing treatment and documentation!. This disease can become disabling so it is good to have medical documentation!.
There is no best treatment, everyone I have talked to has something different they suggest!. For me, Humira has been a life saver!. I am completely healed after 2!.5 months on the drug!. My dermatologist prescribed it, but it is an off label use so you should check with your insurance company to see if they will cover it first, because it is very expensive---$1300/month!. Get out into the community at Yahoo groups and check out your options!.
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There is no cure, you already know!. You can find many natural remedies thru Yahoo groups like the HS natural healing group!. You also need to start a relationship with a dermatologist that is familiar with the disorder for ongoing treatment and documentation!. This disease can become disabling so it is good to have medical documentation!.
There is no best treatment, everyone I have talked to has something different they suggest!. For me, Humira has been a life saver!. I am completely healed after 2!.5 months on the drug!. My dermatologist prescribed it, but it is an off label use so you should check with your insurance company to see if they will cover it first, because it is very expensive---$1300/month!. Get out into the community at Yahoo groups and check out your options!.
good luckWww@Answer-Health@Com
Here is what the Mayo Clinic advises:
Treatments and drugs
There is no cure for hidradenitis suppurativa!. But early treatment can help manage the symptoms and prevent new lesions from developing!.
Treatments depend on the extent of the affected areas and whether the sores are painful or infected!. Mild cases can be treated with self-care measures, including warm compresses and regular washings with antibacterial soap!. Moderate cases may require medications, such as those you rub on the affected areas (topical medications) or those you take by mouth (oral medications)!. Possible medications include:
Antibiotics to treat infection!. Antibiotics taken for a long time early in the disease may prevent future outbreaks or prevent the disease from worsening!. Oral retinoid medications to stop oil gland functions and to prevent the plugging of the hair follicle!.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to reduce pain and swelling!.
Corticosteroids or immunosuppressant drugs!.
For severe or persistent cases or for deep lesions, surgery may be necessary!.
Incision and drainage!. Surgical drainage or removal of the lesions may be an option when the disease involves a single small area!. However, this treatment won't prevent the disease from returning and is generally used for short-term relief!.
Uncovering the tunnels or tracts!. Cutting away skin and flesh that cover any tunnels or tracts can increase healing of the lesions and minimize scarring!. This doesn't prevent the disease from returning in the treated area or another area of the body, however!.
Surgical removal!. Surgical treatment of recurrent or severe symptoms involves removal of all involved skin followed by direct closure with skin flaps or with skin grafting (removing skin from one area of your body and attaching it to another)!. Full surgical removal of the affected areas can treat the disease that is present but doesn't prevent the disease from occurring in other areas!.
Obesity, incomplete removal and ongoing skin infections can increase the chances that hidradenitis suppurativa returns, even after surgical treatment!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Treatments and drugs
There is no cure for hidradenitis suppurativa!. But early treatment can help manage the symptoms and prevent new lesions from developing!.
Treatments depend on the extent of the affected areas and whether the sores are painful or infected!. Mild cases can be treated with self-care measures, including warm compresses and regular washings with antibacterial soap!. Moderate cases may require medications, such as those you rub on the affected areas (topical medications) or those you take by mouth (oral medications)!. Possible medications include:
Antibiotics to treat infection!. Antibiotics taken for a long time early in the disease may prevent future outbreaks or prevent the disease from worsening!. Oral retinoid medications to stop oil gland functions and to prevent the plugging of the hair follicle!.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to reduce pain and swelling!.
Corticosteroids or immunosuppressant drugs!.
For severe or persistent cases or for deep lesions, surgery may be necessary!.
Incision and drainage!. Surgical drainage or removal of the lesions may be an option when the disease involves a single small area!. However, this treatment won't prevent the disease from returning and is generally used for short-term relief!.
Uncovering the tunnels or tracts!. Cutting away skin and flesh that cover any tunnels or tracts can increase healing of the lesions and minimize scarring!. This doesn't prevent the disease from returning in the treated area or another area of the body, however!.
Surgical removal!. Surgical treatment of recurrent or severe symptoms involves removal of all involved skin followed by direct closure with skin flaps or with skin grafting (removing skin from one area of your body and attaching it to another)!. Full surgical removal of the affected areas can treat the disease that is present but doesn't prevent the disease from occurring in other areas!.
Obesity, incomplete removal and ongoing skin infections can increase the chances that hidradenitis suppurativa returns, even after surgical treatment!.Www@Answer-Health@Com