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I Think I'm Just Looking For Moral Support.

A myHSteam Member asked a question đź’­
England, UK

So I'm in a bit of a spot with my HS. I'm British so I realise I'm lucky to have access to NHS care. I had an I&D surgery last year for an abcess in my left armpit. It formed a 5cm deep sinus track, and I had 9 months of daily packing and dressings before I had plastic surgery to remove it. But it's been 6 weeks post surgery, and it's bad. I've just been for a P&D with a nurse and it's like my scar tissue is breaking down and forming holes/ cavities. In the space of a week I've gone from 1… read more

March 7
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A myHSteam Member

im sorry to hear that! I kinda had a similar situation after my abcess removal surgery on my armpit. The scar tissue also started to break down and also developed a hole. Only thing that helped me was desinfecting the are multiple times during the day, additionaly, I applied Fucidine Ointment 15g after desinfecting. and closed the wound from two sides with a plaster. So the wound will get a little bit of air while still beaing protected. Eventuallly the area got better with time. Im sending hugs and alot of strength.

March 11
A myHSteam Member

Thank you, I needed to hear that.

March 10
A myHSteam Member

I wish I could give you a hug. What you are going through is so hard. It is the worst when you are doing all the things you’re supposed to do to get better and you end up worse than before you started. Please don’t give up. You are so much more than just a person with HS. Do something today that will make you smile. It won’t make the HS problems go away, but it will help you feel better. Keep fighting for yourself and make sure you get the medical care you need. It’s so frustrating how long some of these things take to heal. Please know you have a friend here cheering you on ❤️

March 7

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