Complications of hidradenitis: clinical picture and main methods of treatment

Purulent hydradenitis — is a disease characterized by inflammation of the apocrine sweat glands. Weakened immunological reactivity of the body and untimely initiation of treatment can cause such terrible complications of hidradenitis as phlegmon and sepsis. In order to ensure maximum effectiveness of treatment, it is necessary to deal not only with the causative agent of the disease, but also with its consequences. Read about the clinical picture of complications of hidradenitis and effective methods of treating the disease on estet-portal.com in this article.

The main causes contributing to the development of complications of hidradenitis

The reasons for the development of complications of hidradenitis are varied, they include disorders of the immune system, which cause a reduced resistance of the body in the fight against causative agents of hidradenitis. As a result, the inflammatory process spreads, and the development of such complications as an abscess or phlegmon.

Mechanical damage to affected sweat glands also contributes to the spread of infection.

Purulent hidradenitis is difficult to treat and often recurs, and therefore surgery may be recommended for the patient.

Complications of hidradenitis:  main symptoms characteristic of complications of hidradenitis;•    complications of hidradenitis, characteristic of inguinal and axillary localization;
•    effective treatment of the main complications of hidradenitis.

The main symptoms characteristic of  complications of hidradenitis

•    symptoms of general intoxication;

•    severe pain syndrome, which usually accompanies the development of purulent complications and often causes limitation of movements in the limbs;
•    lymphangitis, which is accompanied by redness and pain along the lymphatic vessel, as well as lymphadenitis.
The scars that occur with hydradenitis can provoke the development of lymphostasis, which is manifested by edema and impaired movement in the limb.

Complications of hidradenitis characteristic of inguinal and axillary localization

There are a large number of lymph nodes in the area of ​​the armpits and groin, to which lymph flows from the upper and lower extremities. In this regard, cicatricial deformities, which are complications of hidradenitis, can block the flow of lymph. Violation of the outflow of lymph can cause the development of edema of the upper or lower extremities and genital organs. Also, scar tissue, due to skin deformation, can limit movement in the limbs. Correction of this complication is carried out with the help of

plastic surgery

. Effective treatment of the main complications of hidradenitis

Purulent complications of hidradenitis, such as an abscess or phlegmon, require immediate surgical intervention. A wide dissection of the purulent cavity and drainage of the wound is necessary.

Launched purulent hidradenitis is dangerous by the spread of infection and its penetration into the bloodstream with the development of sepsis.

Correction of cicatricial complications of hidradenitis is performed surgically. Plastic surgery is performed not only to restore movement in the limbs, but also to meet the aesthetic needs of the patient.