What is Hidradenitis Suppurativa?

Hidradenitis suppurativa chronic inflammatory skin disorder that primarily affects the underarm, groin, perineum, and area under the breasts. As the disease becomes chronic, ulcers appear, sinus tracts enlarge, fistulas develop, and fibrosis and scarring become evident.

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What do patients take to treat Hidradenitis Suppurativa and its symptoms?

Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments

Treatment name Efficacy Overall rating of side effects # of Evaluations
0
Metronidazole
(Flagyl)
0
0
Doxycycline
(Doxyferm, Doxsig, Doryx, Oracea)
0
Minocycline
(Minoclin, Minocin, Akamin)
0
Ibuprofen
(CVS Ibuprofen, Ibuprofen 5% gel, Advil Extra Strength, Ibubeta 400 Akut)
0
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (cotrimoxazole)
(Sulfatrim, SMZ-TMP DS, Sulfatrim Pediatric, Lidaprim)
0
Clindamycin
(Evoclin, Clindamycin Topical, Cleocin Phosphate, Clindamycin PH 1% Gel)
0
0
Dapsone (DDS)
(Dapsone topical, Aczone)
0
Prednisone
(Encorton, Deltasone, Pronizon)
0
Isotretinoin
(Roaccutane, Amnesteem, Accutane)
0
Infliximab
(Remicade)
0
Etanercept
(Enbrel, Enbrel Prefilled Syringe, Enbrel SureClick)
0

These charts show data from Hidradenitis Suppurativa patients' latest treatment evaluations

Who has Hidradenitis Suppurativa at PatientsLikeMe?

<20 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70+
Current Age
Distribution of females vs. males
Gender
89% Females
11% Males
Age at first symptom
Age at first symptom # of patients Proportion
0-19 yrs 16
20-29 yrs 13
30-39 yrs 3
40-49 yrs 1
50-59 yrs 0
60-69 yrs 0
70+ yrs 0
Diagnosis status
Diagnosis status # of patients Proportion
Diagnosed 35
Not Officially Diagnosed 2

These charts show data from Hidradenitis Suppurativa patients who have completed their condition history