WHAT IS HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA?
Hidradenitis suppurativa, also known as dog udder disease, is a disorder that can occur in the area of the body where sweat glands are dense. This disease is seen in areas where there are many oil glands, such as both armpits, neck, under breasts, groin and genital area. It usually occurs during and after adolescence and continues for many years. The disease can occur in many different types, from small acne-like lesions to deep acne. The disease can occur in a single area of the body or in more than one area.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA?
The first symptoms of the disease are the appearance of blackhead lesions in areas where there are many sebaceous glands. Afterwards, pea-sized, acne-like lesions appear spontaneously and begin to regress. Over time, new lesions form in these areas and swellings that are red in color and may occasionally have discharge occur. The severity of the disease and symptoms varies from person to person. Depending on the situation, it may be seen in one or more areas.
WHO HAS HYDRADENITIS SUPURATIVA?
The disease usually occurs during adolescence or later. It can be seen in everyone. It is more likely to occur in women. The risk of this disease is twice as high in women than in men.
WHAT ARE THE STAGES OF HYDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA?
Since the symptoms do not cause much discomfort in the early stages, they are confused with other skin lesions. In the first stage, large-scale wounds and lesions are not seen. Abscesses expected in the second stage can be observed in many different parts of the body. Although these lesions are detectable, they are not as disturbing as late-stage lesions. When it reaches its final stage, the disease reaches its most disturbing dimension. Lesion and wound formation reaches its highest level. Pain formation is among other expected effects. Since there is a lot of spread when it reaches this stage, this is the most difficult stage of the treatment process.
HOW IS HYDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA DISEASE TREATED?
There are many different treatment methods for hidradenitis suppurativa. The course and symptoms of the disease differ in each individual. Therefore, the most appropriate treatment must be decided after a detailed physical examination. First of all, the person needs to control the symptoms by making arrangements in his daily life. Arrangements such as keeping the area where the disease develops clean, avoiding wearing tight clothing, and losing excess weight are of great benefit during the treatment process. Early diagnosis and controlling the lesions are very important in the treatment of this disease. Many different methods can be used, such as antibiotic drugs, drugs and hormone therapies given to type 2 diabetics, and steroid injection treatments to drain abscesses. Before deciding which method to use, the physical characteristics of the individual, how far the disease has progressed and the condition of the lesions must be carefully checked.
It is recommended to keep the relevant areas clean and dry, quit harmful habits such as smoking, maintain a healthy diet, and lose excess weight.
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Obesity, diabetes, acne-type diseases, and depression may occur.
It may recur. Therefore, first of all, it is necessary to abandon unhealthy life habits. Harmful habits such as smoking should be quit. A healthy diet should be maintained and the ideal weight should be maintained. Otherwise, symptoms may appear again.
Many factors such as harmful habits such as smoking, obesity, excessive sweating, friction and irritations, tight dressing, and hormonal changes can trigger this disease.