he thinks it might be this as all the symptoms match the ones he has researched on various websites. his doctor just keeps giving him anti biotics. not many people suffer this condition, about 1% of the population, so not sure if anyone out there will have any info.
thanks anyway.
2006-11-02 05:20:15 · 3 answers · asked by thorspad 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
I have been diagnosed with this condition for 2 years now even though i have suffered from it for nearly 10 years. i get abscesses in my arm pit and have had a lot of surgery over the years. the best bet is to go to see a dermatologist. they will most likely prescribe long term anti-biotic anti-fungal wash to use on the effected areas a cream call Dalston -t but this is a prescribed cream. i find that my symptoms are mainly stressed related. it also advised that you don't shave effected areas use sprays or lotions high in chemicals, colourants, or alcohol as this can cause a reaction. i find relaxation techniques like meditation and deep tissue massage also help. having lymphatic drainage helps this can be done through reflexology or manual lymphatic drainage. there is a lot of info on the web this is a common condition in the USA. there is a hospital in Birmingham, UK that have a surgeon how specialise in this condition.
I hope this info helps
2006-11-02 09:52:35 · answer #1 · answered by Tracy S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a fairly rare condition, but it really should not be left to your friend's GP to treat. He should ask for a referral to either a dermatologist or a plastic surgeon. In severe cases, a plastic surgeon can excise the inflamed area and occasionally this will require a skin graft.
2006-11-02 06:16:02 · answer #2 · answered by Nurse Soozy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hidradenitis suppurativa
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
this may help
2006-11-02 05:44:00 · answer #3 · answered by jeffrey r 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋