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I had one under my arm and my butt throne on my butt was huge it bust now its like I have a huge hole on my but how long does it take to heal

January 23, 2022
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I had my daughter remove one that was very painful on my buttocks. That was 3 years ago. It took over a year to finally heal and I still have almost a perfect circle opening about the size of a kernel of corn there that apparently is never going away.

April 23, 2022
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When performing a punch incision and drainage (I&D) for hidradenitis suppurativa, a slightly larger hole (4 millimeters) is made to allow for continuous drainage, which helps lesions resolve. This hole is designed to heal within 24 hours, preventing fluid accumulation and reducing the likelihood of the lesion returning.

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When performing a punch incision and drainage (I&D) for hidradenitis suppurativa, a slightly larger hole (4 millimeters) is made to allow for continuous drainage, which helps lesions resolve. This hole is designed to heal within 24 hours, preventing fluid accumulation and reducing the likelihood of the lesion returning.

For more detailed information, you can refer to the source: [Surgery for HS: Understand Your Options | myHSteam](https://www.myHSteam.com/resources/surgery-for-...).

July 11, 2024
A myHSteam Member

Same with most of mine. They never really heal unless I have them excised by a surgeon and I can't afford that anymore.

March 10, 2022
A myHSteam Member

mine never heals. it fills back up and drains again and again. it sucks

March 8, 2022

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