Get To Know The Risk Factors And Complications Of Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Infection Susceptibility

Ladies, you're much more susceptible to infection when you have this condition. It's a major complication to watch out for! Your affected skin is the most at risk. Infections are quite common when the lumps burst! The lumps under your skin are likely to burst after you have had a symptom flare. The bumps are inflamed hair follicles, and they're filled with pus! The good news? Infections don't typically cause your symptoms to flare.

After your bumps burst, they have to heal. Ladies, this is where the infection happens, remember? It's because many issues occur while these bumps are healing. Sweat gets trapped between the bumps. Bacteria will be trapped here too! The mix of these is the perfect recipe for an infection to set in. Thankfully, these infections aren't life-threatening unless your immune system is weakened. However, ladies, they're still very painful!

Obstructed Lymph Drainage

Another major complication you'll see with this condition is obstructed lymph drainage. Ladies, your lymph nodes aren't going to drain fluid right! This happens because hidradenitis suppurativa affects the parts of your skin with many lymph nodes. Remember, ladies, this includes your armpits and groin! When you're healing, you are likely going to deal with scarring. The scarring is what stops natural drainage when it goes deep enough! The fluid won't have anywhere to go. You will end up with swollen legs, arms, and genitals, ladies! This complication only really gets going after a flare. Your lymph nodes rarely swell while a flare is happening. It's most likely your bumps that swell up at this point!