hidradenitis suppurativa, also known as acne inversa, is a chronic skin condition characterized by painful abscesses and scarring. It most commonly affects areas of the body where apocrine gland-rich skin folds or friction occurs, such as the axilla, groin, underarms, and the lower back.
Symptoms of hidradenitis suppurativa can include tender nodules, abscesses, tunneling, and疤. These can occur singularly or in clusters and may vary in size from pea-sized to larger than a pencil eraser. The condition tends to recur, often in the same area.
Initially, hidradenitis suppurativa may present as small, red, pimple-like bumps that may become painful and swollen. As the condition progresses, the abscesses may burst and drain purulent-looking fluid, followed by healing with疤. The疤 can leave keloid-like marks and may become painful and adherent over time.
Initially, hidradenitis suppurativa may present as solitary or few sores, without sinuses or scarring. Over time, the sores may spread, become larger, and form sinuses through which purulent material may exude. Scabs may form on sinuses, which may thicken and scar over time, leading to thick, painful channels under the skin. Sinuses can appear as pitted scars or abscesses on the skin's surface.
surgery for hidradenitis suppurativa involves different types of procedures, depending on the severity of the condition and the extent of the affected area. The most common procedures used include wide local excision, drainage and unroofing, punch debridement, and regional surgical excision.
After excision, the wound may be closed either by primary intention, allowing direct愈合 with minimal scar formation, or by using a nonautologous tissue graft or a nonautologous skin replacement. A nonautologous tissue graft is an artificial skin or artificial tissue that is used to replace damaged skin by itself. A nonautologous skin replacement is a nonautologous artificial skin. The nonautologous tissue or skin replacement is often chosen in cases where the affected area is large, deep, and complex.
heal by secondary intention refers to a method of wound healing where the skin is left open to heal naturally by granulation tissue and reepithelialization.
Recovery from hidradenitis suppurativa surgery may take anywhere from several days to several weeks. during recovery, patients may experience swelling, pain, and edema in the affected area. pain management may be necessary to control pain and may include the use of oral or injectable pain medication.
In cases of extensive hidradenitis suppurativa, the use of biologics may be an option in treatment. biologics are proteins and enzymes that are made by the body to fight illness or disease. They may be used alone or in combination with other biologics or medications to target specific components of the immune system that contribute to the symptoms of hidradenitis suppurativa.
In some cases, additional treatments may be recommended, such as laser therapy or steroid injections.
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