I have had multiple bumps on my groin for years now. I'm worried I might have Hidradenitis Suppurativa but I'm not sure. I'm only 16 and haven't been to a doctor because I don't know what to say and I would be devastated if I got diagnosed with HS seeing as it gets WORSE. This is what one of the bumps looks like: http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa62/sininenenkeli/hurt017.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa62/sininenenkeli/hurt025.
I forgot to add that the first excerpt from "Hidradenitis Suppurativa Support and Information's Journal"
Hello,
From the symptoms they sound like hidradenitis suppurativa. Hidradenitis suppurativa is a skin disease that affects areas bearing apocrine sweat glands and hair follicles; such as the underarms, groin and buttocks esp in women.
Apply warm compresses on the lumps and keep the area clean. Topical antiseptic treatment and topical antibiotics such as mupirocin or neomycin containing ointment is very useful.
I am in stage 3 hidradenitis and I was approved the first time I tried for SS benefits, as well as private disability insurance. The main key that I have found is documentation. Even when I didn't need a boil lanced by the doctor, I went in and had them chart it, sometimes take pictures, etc. It helped a lot.
The ideal treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) should provide a high likelihood of cure with a low recurrence rate, as well as minimal inconvenience and loss of work time. Medical management is recommended in early stages, whereas surgery should be performed as early as possible after the formation of abscesses, fistulas, scars, and sinus tracts (see Surgical Care).
Hello,
From the symptoms it can be boils or hidradenitis suppurativa. Hidradenitis suppurativa is a skin disease that affects areas bearing apocrine sweat glands and hair follicles; such as the underarms, groin and buttocks especially in women.
Apply warm compresses on the lumps and keep the area clean. Topical antiseptic treatment and topical antibiotics such as mupirocin or neomycin containing ointment is very useful.
Google Hidradenitis Suppurativa. It's a disease of the hair follicles.
https://www.hs-foundation.org/what-is-hs/
https://www.hs-institute.com/what-is-hs
See a dermatologist for a diagnosis if you think this is what you have, but it's not that well-known, so a lot of doctors aren't that familiar with it.
I went to the doctor and yes it is hidradenitis suppurativa. He said that it is a skin problem and due to my overweight it occurs every other time. He prescribed me some antibiotics but said that it will not occur when i am on the medicine but as soon as i stop taking them, they will come back. And i am not feeling good at all.
Hello,
These can be due to infected hair follicles or hidradenitis suppurativa. Hidradenitis suppurativa is a skin disease that affects areas bearing apocrine sweat glands and hair follicles; such as the underarms, groin and buttocks esp in women.
Apply warm compresses on the lumps and keep the area clean. Topical antiseptic treatment and topical antibiotics such as mupirocin or neomycin containing ointment is very useful.
Hello,
One possibility for such bumps is of hidradenitis suppurativa. Hidradenitis suppurativa is a skin disease that affects areas bearing apocrine sweat glands and hair follicles; such as the underarms, groin and buttocks esp in women.
Apply warm compresses on the lumps and keep the area clean. Topical antiseptic treatment and topical antibiotics such as mupirocin or neomycin containing ointment is very useful.
If still the lumps persist then specific treatment like antibiotics,vit A supplements,corticosteroid injections,isotretinoin,antiandrogens and sometimes excision and drainage ,laser therapy and radiotherapy are found useful.I feel that you should consult a dermatologist and discuss these options with him.
Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing and if you have any additional queries.
I was prescribed antibiotics 2 weeks ago (1 weeks course) and these reduced the swelling and cleared it up. However, it raised its ugly head on Saturday and I want to know if I would be best to bathe as much as poss and try and persaude it to burst. In my limited exerience, it is best to get the poison out? Would you agree? I also wondered if you have any advise as to what soap, moisturiser, shampoo to use to minimise future outbreaks?
Has anyone ever heard of Hidradenitis suppurativa? My symptoms of the swollen sore red puss filled bumps is very similar to the symptoms of this illness? Has anyone had this or know of someone with this?
Hello,
From the symptoms the possibilities of hidradenitis suppurativa needs to be ruled out. Hidradenitis suppurativa is a skin disease that affects areas bearing apocrine sweat glands and hair follicles; such as the underarms, groin and buttocks esp. in women.
Apply warm compresses on the lumps and keep the area clean. Topical antiseptic treatment and topical antibiotics such as mupirocin or neomycin containing ointment is very useful.
Hello,
Your symptoms are suggestive of hidradenitis supprativa. Hidradenitis suppurativa is a skin disease that affects areas bearing apocrine sweat glands and hair follicles; such as the underarms, groin and buttocks.
Apply warm compresses on the lumps and keep the area clean. Topical antiseptic treatment and topical antibiotics such as mupirocin or neomycin containing ointment is very useful.
Hey
Thank you for your comment i had a look on google images and also had a look at hidradenitis suppurativa and it doesnt look like what i have, i dont have any pus coming out from the spots and they are not painful or itchy in anyway, they are just raised bumps.
I have had hidradenitis suppurativa for about 4 years. I got off antibotics years ago after the disease greatly diminished, now I have lesions growing but this time they have dark spots on them. What could it be? Has anyone else got them before?
s disease, diverticulitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, a infection because of tuberculosis (TB) or HIV and possibly a complication of surgery near the anus
Hello,
I cannot confirm anything without examination,but it sounds like hidradenitis suppurativa. Hidradenitis suppurativa is a skin disease that affects areas bearing apocrine sweat glands and hair follicles; such as the underarms, groin and buttocks esp in women.
Apply warm compresses on the lumps and keep the area clean. Topical antiseptic treatment and topical antibiotics such as mupirocin or neomycin containing ointment is very useful.
If still the lumps persist then specific treatment like antibiotics,vit A supplements, corticosteroid injections,isotretinoin,antiandrogens and sometimes excision and drainage ,laser therapy and radiotherapy are found useful. I feel that you should consult a dermatologist and discuss these options with him.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided.
Hidradenitis is a good suggestion for the groin, but not so good for lesions on the lower abdomen. But MLWTR is correct that this is something to ask your doctor about.
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