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Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Hidradenitis suppurativa is a painful chronic skin condition affecting the armpits, groin, breasts, and anal region. These get cleared on their own but recur. They cause abscesses and scarring. These are pimple-like lesions with pus or blood leakage. Treatment includes antibiotics, retinoids, antidiabetics, steroids, and hormone-based medications. Smoking and obesity are risk factors.

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Is cauterization needed for burst abscess wound?

Query: Hello doctor, Can you advise what I should do to treat this post burst abscess wound? I am using Mupirocin and Mepilex do I need to get cautery? The tissue protruded outward now. I took Doxycycline for two weeks.  Read Full »

Dr. Anushtup De

Dr. Anushtup De

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First I would like to say that the information you gave is not complete. So in relation to your query, I would present two common situations in this case. Situation 1: The abscess was treated surgically and cleaned properly and antibiotic was given according to cu...  Read Full »

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