Overview Of The Risk Factors And Complications Of Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Infection Susceptibility

A major complication of this condition involves increased infection susceptibility. Patients will find that the affected parts of their skin will become infected more often. It will be much easier for this to happen here than with healthy skin! Increased infections are even more common when the lumps below a patient's skin burst. Patients are more likely to deal with an infection after a flare of their symptoms. However, infections do not cause flare-ups! Flares are the result of a blocked hair follicle, which triggers a secondary infection. It is worth noting that the bumps under the skin are inflamed follicles that are filled with pus.

Many patients have issues when the bumps are healing. These problems often trap bacteria and sweat between the bumps or below the skin! This is a major reason for infections and inflammation after a flare! Thankfully, infections are not usually life-threatening. They are, however, quite painful! They only become life-threatening if the patient has a compromised immune system.

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