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no diagnosis, but I think I may have hs.

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Hatethis1
Hatethis1

I have been having lumps, abscess, pimples in groin and buttocks. This has happened occasionally through the last 30 yrs. , but now it's like a constant. Always something ......tender lump, pus draining, blood or fluid leaking., itching. Not a lot of real pain just sensitive and a a nuisance. Doctor said "acne". But wouldn't it go away?

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  • hypercat
    hypercat Hatethis1

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    Hi in my experience doctors know very little about HS.  The only way to get  proper diagnosis and the most expert treatment is to see a dermatologist.  Tell your doctor you want a referral. 

    I must admit with HS there is usually a lot of pain so maybe it is acne?  But whatever a dermatologist would be able to identify what it is.  They are there for all skin problems including acne.  x

  • aussie76
    aussie76 Hatethis1

    Posted

    Lumps, abscess and draining sounds like HS. Most dermatologists even expert ones haven't been able to help me much.

    But they will try a few drugs and they might work for you, worth a shot. I had a massive one on my bottom which got operated on and since then I've had a bit of a remission in other areas...

    So... Worth getting some of it fixed if you can and the rest might improve

  • Hatethis1
    Hatethis1

    Posted

    Thank you for your input. I have felt that I must be the only one for so long dealing with this stuff. Lots of depression and anxiety in the past 30 years. At least now I don't think I'm dying all the time!
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