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Suffering with hidradenitis. Seeking plastic surgeons

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Nicknack88
Nicknack88

Hey, I've been suffering from HS for 9years and it's been getting worse. It started with my right armpit then moved to my left arm. Now, I'm suffering severly in my groin area. Which is very embarrassing and shameful. I'm seeking a plastic surgeon to remove sweat glands and scarred tissue in all three areas. Can some please help me . I've been doing inline searches but can't seem to find a plastic surgeon in the PA area. I'm willing to travel. I just want these things gone. I'm 28 and have no kids. I want my life back 

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  • Tim811
    Tim811 Nicknack88

    Posted

    Hi Nick,

    The HS Institute in Westlake Ohio might be a good option. They are located near Cleveland. Dr. Paul Hazen does laser surgery for HS patients.

    Tim

    • Nicknack88
      Nicknack88 Tim811

      Posted

      Hey Tim, 

        Do you know of he does laser surgery in both areas armpits and groin? 

    • Tim811
      Tim811 Nicknack88

      Posted

      Hi Nick,

      I'm not sure. They will want to see you first for an initial evaluation. Lead times for an appointment is very long.

      Another option is Dr. David Adams in the Dermatology Department at Penn State University in Hershey, PA. Not sure if he does surgery or someone else in the Department does. You'll have to ask.

      Tim

  • nicole08254
    nicole08254 Nicknack88

    Posted

    Hi. I'm sorry you're in pain. I hope that you find a really good surgeon and that it helps. I think a good place to maybe start getting information to find a really good surgeon is through a dermatologist. They would be able to send you to the right kind of surgeon. Good luck with everything and wish you well
    • Nicknack88
      Nicknack88 nicole08254

      Posted

      I have an appointment with my dermatologist on the 1st of July. I will make sure to ask them about surgery and plastic surgeons. 

      Thanks Nicole

  • matildaw
    matildaw Nicknack88

    Posted

    Hello, I'm sorry your suffering. I myself suffer mostly in the groin area, but the last year it has improved signifigantly. A year ago I went vegan and I would never have dreamed that it would help my hs (I did it for other reasons). I still have some boils, but definately not as severe and as often as before. Before I could never dream about having sex because I always had a flare up and it could possibly burst and be gross for my partner, but now it's not an issue most of the time.

    Of course I don't know if this would help everyone suffering hs, but it would at least be worth a try!

    (keep in mind it can take a month or two for you to notice a difference)

    • Nicknack88
      Nicknack88 matildaw

      Posted

      Wow! I just started my vegan journey last week. I'm hoping that my decision of becoming a vegan makes a difference. It's only the beginning, so I'll see. 

      Thank you so much Matilda

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