"What is Hidradenitis suppurativa? "The disease called 'dog udder' among the people is chronic inflammation of the sebaceous and sweat glands. It especially protects closed areas where sweat glands are dense, such as under the arms, groin, and under the breasts. It first starts as small bumps resembling acne, and then painful, flowing abscesses form. It heals very hard, especially in people who have a severe disease, one passes, another starts, and when it heals, it leaves deep scars, which we call scars. We don't know exactly why. However, because of the inflammation of sweat and sebaceous glands, factors such as hormone disorders, obesity and smoking are blamed. There is also a genetic predisposition. In other words, it is more likely to occur in people with a family history of this disease. It is seen more in women. Since it is a long-term disease, it disturbs the patients very much and must be treated.

How is Hidradenitis Suppurativa treated? Antibiotics should be used during periods of active infection. In addition, the area should be kept clean, antibiotic creams, antiseptic solutions can be used, laser epilation is recommended to remove hair.

It is recommended to shrink the sebaceous glands in the area with laser and radio frequency treatments to prevent the disease from recurring. Laser treatments are also used to reduce scars.

Things to consider at home;

- Keeping closed areas such as groins and underarms clean and dry, removing hair with laser epilation if possible,

- Not wearing synthetic and tight clothing,

-No smoking,

-Excess weight, increasing the depth of skin folds; causes more friction, regional irritation and bacterial growth,

- Losing weight,

- It is recommended to avoid sugary foods.