Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Hidradenitis suppurativa (hi-drad-uh-NIE-tis sup-yoo-ruh-TIE-vuh) is a skin condition that causes small, painful lumps to form under the skin. The lumps can break open, or tunnels can form under the skin. The condition mostly affects areas where the skin rubs together, such as the armpits, groin, buttocks and breasts.

Hidradenitis suppurativa tends to start after puberty. It can persist for many years and worsen over time, with serious effects on your daily life and emotional well-being.

Hidradenitis suppurativa can affect one spot or multiple areas of the body. Signs and symptoms of the condition include:

• Blackheads. Small pitted areas of skin containing blackheads — often appearing in pairs or a “double-barreled” pattern — are a common feature.
• Painful pea-sized lumps. The condition usually starts with a single, painful lump under the skin that persists for weeks or months. Later more bumps form. They usually appear in areas with hair follicles with many oil and sweat glands, such as the armpits, groin and anal area. They also occur where skin rubs together, such as the inner thighs, breast and buttocks.
• Tunnels. Over time, tracts connecting the lumps may form under the skin. These wounds heal very slowly, if at all, and can leak pus, which may have an odor.

Some people with this condition experience only mild symptoms. Excess weight, stress, hormonal changes, heat or humidity may worsen symptoms. In women, the disease severity may lessen after menopause.

The exact cause of hidradenitis suppurativa isn’t known. It develops when hair follicles in the skin become blocked. Experts think it could be connected to hormones, inherited genes and immune system problems. Smoking, excess weight and metabolic syndrome also might play a role.

Hidradenitis suppurativa is not caused by an infection or being unclean, and it can’t be spread to other people.

With all of these conditions the main factor to bear in mind is that scratching is not the solution.  The main objective is to give the skin relief without irritating or damaging it.

Treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Treatment with medications, surgery or both may help control symptoms and prevent complications. No single option has been proven to be completely reliable, and research continues to determine the best combination. Talk with your doctor about the risks and benefits of the various treatment options and developing an approach tailored to your situation.

Tips

SKLEER All in One Skin Corrective contains Eucalyptus Oil a well-known anti-inflammatory that is perfect for itchy, dry or inflamed skin of Hidradenitis Suppurativa.  The combination of essential oils in SKLEER: Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Caraway, Cinnamon and Cardamom work synergistically. The proprietary gel formula takes the potent essential oils deep into the skin to optimise healing.  The therapeutic power of SKLEER lies in the fact that the gel takes the natural ingredients to the lower levels of the skin for enhanced penetration and effectiveness.

For itchy skin, the oil of eucalyptus is both anti-inflammatory and a natural antiseptic, it is also a highly effective soothing agent for the skin.  Caraway oil neutralises the effects of histamine and as such can be very helpful in dissolving skin rashes.  The SKLEER All in One Skin Corrective Gel forms a protective layer on the skin to help lock moisture in and hence creates a perfect environment for healing.

SKLEER contains no parabens, no harmful preservatives, no lanolin, no hydroquinone, no corticosteroids and is not tested on animals.  The all natural formula is ideal for even the most sensitive of skins, all age groups and is suitable for babies and toddlers. Thanks to the unique patent pending formulation SKLEER All in One Skin Corrective is non-greasy.

For Hidradenitis Suppurativa apply to the affected area 3 times a day.

We have testimonials from customers who have found relief from Hidradenitis Suppurativa as you can see below. Our customers have found that SKLEER All in One Skin Corrective Gel not only gives relief to the itch but it calms the skin and reduces the redness in many cases quickly helping Hidraenitis Suppurativa.