HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA
Compassionate, Long-Term Care for a Chronic Condition
At Signature Skin, Dr. Shantanu Choudhary and Dr. Swati Mogra help patients manage Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS), a chronic condition causing painful lumps and abscesses in skin-fold areas. Because HS is a long-term condition, our focus is on sustained, realistic symptom control.
Understanding Hidradenitis Suppurativa
HS causes painful lumps, abscesses, and nodules in areas rich in sweat glands, such as the armpits, groin, and under the breasts, and can lead to scarring and tunneling under the skin if untreated over time. It follows a relapsing course, with flares and periods of relative calm.
When to See a Dermatologist
Consultation is important for anyone with recurring, painful lumps in skin folds, particularly if they are draining, worsening, or affecting daily activities, since earlier treatment helps limit long-term scarring.
Our Treatment Approach
Staging Assessment: We evaluate the severity and extent of HS to guide the treatment plan.
Medical Therapy: Antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications to control active inflammation and prevent flares.
Lifestyle and Wound Care Guidance: Practical strategies for hygiene, clothing, and wound care to reduce friction and irritation.
Advanced Therapies: Biologic medications or procedural options for more severe or persistent disease.
What Sets Our HS Care Apart
Severity-Staged Treatment: Management escalates from topical and lifestyle measures to systemic or biologic therapy based on how advanced the disease is, not a one-size plan for every stage.
Flare-Prevention Focus: Alongside treating active flares, we work on identifying personal triggers to reduce how often flares occur.
Long-Term Relationship: Because HS is chronic, we structure care as an ongoing relationship with regular review rather than a single treatment course.
Scarring-Aware Planning: Treatment decisions factor in minimizing long-term scarring and tunneling, not just calming the current flare.
If HS is affecting your daily life, book a consultation with our dermatology team in Jaipur to discuss a long-term management plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is Hidradenitis Suppurativa?
It is a chronic inflammatory skin condition causing painful lumps and abscesses, usually in areas like the armpits or groin where skin rubs together.
Q. What causes flare-ups?
Triggers can include friction, hormones, smoking, and excess weight, though the exact cause isn't fully understood.
Q. How is Hidradenitis Suppurativa managed?
Treatment options range from topical and oral medications to procedures for severe cases; a dermatologist can build a long-term management plan.