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Hi Warriors. I Wanted To Know If Anyone Had Deroofing Surgery?

A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭
St Louis, MO

I am having a Deroofing surgery. My surgeon said HS will never heal if you have a lot of tunneling. I have tunneling everywhere. I go in January I will let everyone know how is it. It's supposed to clear my HS along with Sterlara.

November 20
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A myHSteam Member

Yes I had it done it helped not a cure but helped!!

November 20
A myHSteam Member

I had this surgery and it improved my quality of life drastically. However the recovery process was very difficult. It took almost a year for all of my wounds to heal. I had 4 done at once. Also, the scars from the surgery are very noticeable but I’ll take the scars over the pain HS caused me any day. After the surgery, HS moved to other parts of my body that wasn’t cut out so I’m still managing it.

November 25
A myHSteam Member

I pray it goes well. The surgeon said when you have a lot of tunneling it want never get better.

November 20
A myHSteam Member

Hi Tracy!! I had this surgery many years ago and HS went dormant for years, close to 20 yrs to be exact. It came back a few years ago and my dermatologist put me on Cosentxy about 8 months ago and I have NO lesions. I still have the tunnel but because of the this drug, I don’t really need the surgery anymore. Hope this helps!

November 20
A myHSteam Member

Deroofing surgery, also known as unroofing, is a procedure used to treat hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), especially in cases with significant tunneling. Here are some key points about deroofing surgery based on my knowledge base:

- Procedure: The surgeon removes the skin covering the tunnels formed under the skin, scrapes Show Full Answer

Deroofing surgery, also known as unroofing, is a procedure used to treat hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), especially in cases with significant tunneling. Here are some key points about deroofing surgery based on my knowledge base:

- Procedure: The surgeon removes the skin covering the tunnels formed under the skin, scrapes out the tissue inside, and allows the healthy cells to heal the wound.
- Effectiveness: Studies show that deroofing is generally successful and can prevent HS lesions from returning.
- Healing: It can take a few months to heal completely, and the procedure can leave significant scarring.
- Patient Experiences: Some patients have reported positive outcomes, with reduced flare-ups and improved quality of life after the surgery.

For more detailed information, you can visit the following resources:
- [Surgery for HS: Understand Your Options](https://www.myHSteam.com/resources/surgery-for-...)
- [Unroofing for Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)](https://www.myHSteam.com/resources/unroofing-fo...)

Good luck with your surgery in January!

November 20

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