Does this look like Hidradenitis Suppurativa? (photos)

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No doctor I’ve seen can help me and my insurance does not cover a dermatology appointment.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Hidradenitis is a lifelong problem that can be addressed with laser hair removal, biologic therapy, immune modulating therapy, surgery, and IIT SC. Therapies should follow an established protocol to prevent recurrence. Once scars have formed, a combination of skin brighteners and Kenalog IIT can help.Best, Dr. KaramanoukianRealself100 Surgeon

Laura Riehm, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question and posting a picture.  I'm sorry, but it is impossible to diagnose from a picture.  It looks like an irritation that may also be from shaving.  I would recommend that you start a series of LHR treatments to reduce the hair growth and chance for irritation.  That may alleviate the problem.  We have only had 1 H.S. patient and we were able to reduce her wounds with a couple of PicoSure FOCUS treatments.  I hope this helps.

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