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How to pronounce hidradenitis suppurativa

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Emily Carr

Updated on January 02, 2026

How do you pronounce hidradenitis suppurativa HS?

Should you squeeze hidradenitis suppurativa?

Without treatment, the infection can spread to the skin itself or to your blood. That’s extremely rare but very serious. But you can lower the chances you‘ll get an infection if you: Don’t squeeze or pop the lumps.

How do you say HS?

How do you cure hidradenitis suppurativa?

Treatment
  1. Antibiotic creams. Mild symptoms might be managed with topical creams that fight infections, such as clindamycin and gentamicin.
  2. Systemic drugs. For more widespread diseases, antibiotics taken by mouth, such as clindamycin, rifampin and doxycycline, may help.
  3. Pain medication.