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Has Anyone Experienced Tunnelling Of The Wounds & How Did They Get This Treated?

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Cornwall England

Recent flare up has resulted in tunnelling or holes in my arm I’ve had this for 3 months and the nurses can’t get rid of it

December 29, 2024
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Hi Andrea sorry you feel like this, I have had it before and it has gone away I have almost had success with antibiotics also what have you tried?

3 days ago
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I have tunneling, there is nothing I can do about it but accept it.

3 days ago
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Tunneling in hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) occurs when abscesses repeatedly heal and reopen, forming hollow tunnels under the skin. Treatment often involves a combination of surgery and medications. Surgical options include deroofing or wide excision to remove tunnels. Medications like antibiotics, biologics (e.g Show Full Answer

Tunneling in hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) occurs when abscesses repeatedly heal and reopen, forming hollow tunnels under the skin. Treatment often involves a combination of surgery and medications. Surgical options include deroofing or wide excision to remove tunnels. Medications like antibiotics, biologics (e.g., adalimumab or secukinumab), or hormonal treatments may help reduce inflammation and prevent further tunneling. Consult your dermatologist for tailored care.

For more information, visit: [Hidradenitis Suppurativa Tunnels: What To Know](https://www.myHSteam.com/resources/hidradenitis...).

December 29, 2024

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