Guest guest Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 Hi all, I'd be really grateful if anyone could help me with this. I've just been contacted by a 30 year old woman suffering from 15 years of Hidradenitis Suppurativa which is not being well controlled and is being referred to a dermatologist to possibly have surgical removal of affected area - only 50% chance success - other 50% occurs elsewhere. I don't know much about the condition other than its a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the skin at sites rich in apocrine glands (e.g. sweat, mammary) of unknown cause - more common females, hereditary component. Begins after puberty with swelling and possible abcess and sinus formation - as with this lady. Some similarity to acne vulgaris - treatment with Dianette, surgery, skin grafting. She had some years of remittance whilst abroad and feels this may be stress related. Recurrance 1 year after birth of first child when returned to UK. Has had several courses of antibiotics when condition has appeared infected. I wondered if anyone has treated this condition previously or had any ideas of how best to progress. The lady has tried several alternative treatments with some short-lived success and I would like to give her a realistic idea of herbal treatment outcome. Any and all ideas very much welcomed, Many thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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