Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Have you ever had a small lump in the armpit or breast area, how often have you experienced it? know Hidradenitis Suppurativa: (HS Skin Condition) Pathophysiology, Genetic, Rare Diseases, Symptoms, and causes, in this article.

Many people suffer from suppurativa hidradenitis and feel disturbed by it, but don’t worry because you can overcome it by guidelines for treatment such as home remedies, surgery, and using medications. In addition, you will also know some pictures that show the disease.

 

What is Hidradenitis Suppurativa?

Hidradenitis is a condition that causes small, painful lumps under the skin. Sometimes, the lumps can be painful or filled with pus. This condition is commonly referred to as acne inversa.

Hidradenitis suppurativa arises on skin that has hair and sweat glands, especially in areas that often experience friction, such as armpits, groin, thigh folding, buttocks, and breasts. This condition tends to occur after puberty and lasts for a long time (chronic).

However, lumps in the area can also vary in understanding and understanding Lymphadenopathy Related Conditions: Definition Medical Term in the previous article.

In severe cases, pus ducts can form under the skin, otherwise known as sinus pilonidal. The duct is connected with many lumps, so infection and inflammation can extend to other areas.

 

Causes of Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Hidradenitis suppurativa occurs due to blocked hair growth holes (hair follicles). It is not yet known the exact cause of the blockage. However, it is suspected that the blockage occurred as a result of the following:

• Friction between skin and clothing
• Distorted immune response to good bacteria
• Inflammation that causes follicle walls to rupture, as well as damage to glands and apron ducts
• Secondary bacterial infection, i.e. infection that occurs during or after the treatment of other infections
• Certain medications

Keep in mind, suppurativa hidradenitis is not related to poor body hygiene. The condition is also not contagious. However, a person is more at risk of suppurativa hidradenitis if they have the following factors:

age

Generally, suppurativa hidradenitis is experienced by someone who is just past puberty, especially the age of 18 to 29 years.

Genetic

In most cases, suppurativa hidradenitis occurs in a person who has a family member with a similar condition.

gender

Women are more likely to develop suppurativa hidradenitis compared to men.

lifestyle

Obesity and smoking habits have been shown to increase the risk of suppurativa hidradenitis

disease

Hidradenitis suppurativa is more susceptible to occur in a person who also suffers from certain diseases or conditions, including diabetes, psoriasis, metabolic syndrome, and Crohn’s disease.

 

Symptoms of Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Symptoms of hidradenitis suppurativa may vary from one sufferer to another. Symptoms can also occur over the years and worsen over time.

Suppurativa hidradenitis usually arises under the skin that has hair follicles and sweat glands and often experiences friction, such as:

• armpit
• Thigh folding
• Inner thighs
• Neck
• Breast folds
• Abdominal folds
• Behind the ears
• The area around the rectum, precisely in the cleavage

It can be painful, and may cause discomfort, when you feel lumps like acne or blisters. Lumps can disappear within 10–30 days, but can also get worse and become painful abscesses and release pus that smells when ruptured.

In more serious conditions, symptoms can be accompanied by the onset of black lumps that look like blackheads. Even if it has been treated and has disappeared, the lump can re-arise and leave permanent scarring or scarring.