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I finally got a referral to see the dermatologist. It’s on 2nd of may. I have already taken the long term antibiotics and all the other normal ones. Does anyone know what is after antibiotic treatment?
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c02819 holly_39792
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Xan114 holly_39792
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I agree with the other response, injections and antibiotics.
I was diagnosed with mild HS. I get lumps and bumps on my bottom and inner thighs. For years I thought it was due to Ingrowns as I also have thick dark hair (terrible genes) but as time went on I noticed it just got worse. I kind of already knew it was HS. Recently I developed a cyst/boil inside my bum which forced me to see a derm. He lanced it, it closed up but remains inflamed and hurts like hell. He gave me antibiotics and also injections. I went to see a general surgeon who is going to lanced and clean it out and go in with a probe to see how far this thing is. Let's see what happens after my surgery. Its sad, with this disease it seems like no one knows what to do.
c02819 Xan114
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I have had several lanced as well mostly armpit. Looking into surgery with wound vac healing next. It is really sad there is not a good treatment or protocol! I fought for 9 months to have the Humira approved by insurance. Sadly it did not work after I finally got approved. We have a HS clinic about 4 hours away. I was really excited then find out they don't accept insurance! I was hoping to get into a trial for treatment of HS. Seems like they keep getting cancelled. Luckily now they do not swell up . They just hurt, itch and bleed.
Xan114 c02819
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Right About now I'm like do I stick with my derm and let him keep injecting the boil that doesn't go away, or go through with the surgery with a very nice surgeon but he didn't talk at all about this being a symptom or anything from HS. Makes me wonder if he even knows what HS is. I'm only going to a surgeon now because it continues to grow and is in a sensitive area and am scared it will cause more havoc if I keep pretending it isn't there. I pray that this surgeon does well and I am healed after this
c02819 Xan114
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I would choose surgeon also. Have them do a biopsy for sure. I am not surprised the surgeon isn't familiar with HS. They should communicate with your Derm.
Wingnut76 Xan114
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Wingnut76 holly_39792
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Becarful with taking antibiotics make sure you are taking a probiotic! Or you stand a chance on getting c diff . I have found that antibiotics just prolong it ! Sooner or later you get ammuned to them ! I been using Dove dordrant it's been a week and it has cleared up my HS in my arm pits and under my breast and growing ! I pray this keeps working what ever is in dove deordrant it seems to be the cure ! So far give it a try !
holly_39792 Wingnut76
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Guest holly_39792
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Nooooo!!! Antibiotics are horrible and do nothing for hs they will just cause leaky gut and you immune system will be worse. You should read the book the hidden plague its inspiring and life changing. I wish i knew years ago what i know now wouldn't have destroyed my body with antibiotics steroids creams all that garbage. The last thing they offer is biologics immunosuppressive drugs like humira. That stuff will make your immune system trash and has lots of adverse side effects. Its like putting a bandaid on a bullet wound. The only thing that has helped me heal and control my hs is the autoimmune protocol.
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ciara96723 holly_39792
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I have been researching information on hydrodenitus supprativa for my husband who had a chronic condition with huge boils under his armpit and buttocks for almost 20 years...it more recently was in his armpits though and he would have huge boils twice a month he would have to get drained. I had him try everything I found online from diet, soap changes etc....nothing worked. It got so bad that a doctor was going to skin graph his armpits. I found online something about humira possibly working on HS and convinced the doctor to let him try it. He was on the drug for 6 months and then stopped the humira. He has not had 1 boil since then. ...I hate to say hes cured but it's been really promising.....thought I would pass this along since I may be able to help others with this skin condition.