Hidradenitis Suppurativa, or HS, can cause deep, recurrent nodules and abscesses, often in areas where skin rubs together, like the groin or armpits. This condition results from hair follicle blockage and subsequent rupture, leading to scarring and tunnels under the skin. While medical management is key, permanently eliminating the hair follicle via electrolysis is a crucial step to reduce the primary source of the inflammation and provide long-term symptom relief.
HS is a chronic, painful, inflammatory skin condition where the hair follicles become blocked. It primarily affects areas where skin rubs together or where there are many sweat glands, most commonly the armpits, groin, inner thighs, and under the breasts.
HS symptoms typically start as painful, deep, boil-like lumps or nodules under the skin. Over time, these can rupture, drain, and eventually heal, often leaving behind severe scarring or interconnected tunnels beneath the skin.
Shaving, plucking, and waxing should be avoided as they can irritate follicles and cause flares. Electrolysis is strongly recommended because it permanently removes the hair follicle, which is the root cause of the blockages, safely alleviating symptoms.
Yes, electrolysis is a crucial part of long-term HS management. Since the condition starts with a blocked hair follicle, permanently destroying the follicle with electrolysis eliminates the source of the blockage, which significantly reduces the frequency and severity of flare-ups.
The main goal is to control the inflammation, prevent new lesions, and stop the disease from progressing. Treatments often include oral antibiotics, topical antiseptics, hormone therapy, and powerful biologics, all of which work alongside electrolysis to clear the skin.
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