Acne usually appears on the face, although occasionally can appear also on the back. But if you notice the appearance of acne-like pimples in the armpit area, this is not an ordinary acne. Acne in the turmeric is called hydradenitis suppurativa. Is this a dangerous condition?
What is hidradenitis suppurativa?
Hidradenitis suppurativa is often misunderstood with acne. Both of these conditions do have similar symptoms and signs. Both are the same red bumps that feel pain, contains pus, and can cause scars. However, hidradenitis suppurativa is completely different from acne.
Hidradenitis suppurativa or acne inversa is a chronic inflammation of the apocrine glands (one type of sweat gland). Meanwhile, acne is an inflammation of the skin due to blockage of oil glands.
Hidradenitis suppurativa usually appears in places that sweat easily, most often in the armpit area, but it can also appear in the genital area, groin, chest, and buttocks. Another difference between regular acne and acne in the armpit is the size of the lump. Acne due to hidradenitis suppurativa is usually larger in size with pain like blisters and can develop into an abscess (pouch containing pus).
Hidradenitis suppurativa is chronic and absent. Over time, the lump can be deflated by itself, but it will leave scar tissue, it can be skin discoloration until keloid. Usually after heal, not long after that will appear again in the same bump area.
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Who is at risk of experiencing acne in this armpit?
This disease usually affects women more often than men. Usually this disease first appeared at the age of about 20 years.
In addition, it was found that smoking and obesity may increase a person's risk of developing supporniva hydradenitis. Some sources also point out that people who have hidradenitis suppurativa are born from families with a history of similar diseases.
Can this disease be cured?
Until now, hydradenitis suppurativa has not been completely cured. Some treatments for acne underarm conditions can control the symptoms, but no one can really heal. The reason, hidradenitis suppurativa is basically recurrent alias continuously-disappeared.
Some things that can be done is to set the diet. A number of studies say that reducing consumption of dairy-free products (non-dairy) may help alleviate this condition. In addition to dairy-free products, avoid consumption of foods high in sugar and starchy can help reduce the recurrence rate.
It is important to maintain cleanliness, use loose underwear (to reduce friction with injuries), and to warm compresses in problem areas to reduce pain and inflammation.
