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How Can Hidradenitis Suppurativa In Pubic Area be Treated?

I have been fighting with a skin condition Hidradenitis suppurativa around my private areas ...I am currently on Doxycycline 100mg twice a day ....but i have had one lesion that has not completely healed over a year now ...it will almost heal ..then flair up again .... My question is is there any other treatment that might help me this cured ??? please help ...any and all input will be welcome
Mon, 21 Aug 2017
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Hello,
This is a difficult condition. For persistent lesions surgical removal is often the best option. If the doxycycline is working fairly well for you that may be the best option for long term control
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How Can Hidradenitis Suppurativa In Pubic Area be Treated?

Hello, This is a difficult condition. For persistent lesions surgical removal is often the best option. If the doxycycline is working fairly well for you that may be the best option for long term control Regards