What Is Hidradenitis Suppurativa and How Do You Treat It?

What are the symptoms of hidradenitis suppurativa?:

Inflamed, painful, tunneling cysts that can ooze; usually found under the arms, on the scalp, or in creases of groin, breasts or legs.

Is hidradenitis suppurativa contagious?:

No.

Triggers:

The causes of this condition, which can emerge any time after adolescence, are still unknown. Friction and heat can exacerbate the cysts — and stress, smoking, and dietary or topical irritants seem to make the condition worse in many people.

Treatment options:

Oral medications, both antibiotic and anti-inflammatories, and other oral retinoid-based products. Recent clinical studies of treatments featuring turmeric and zinc gluconate nutritional supplements show promise.

Other ways to overcome:

Wear loose-fitting, breathable clothing to avoid irritating the skin. You may wish to cover open cysts while exercising, both to absorb any drainage and reduce discomfort and irritation caused by chafing.

This was excerpted from “8 Common Skin Problems and How to Treat Them — Naturally”.