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How do you deal with drainage

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Atlanta, GA

I’m taking cosentxy for the last five months but drainages is big for me, any suggestions on how to minimize the drainage issues or anyone tell me what this means?

July 6, 2024
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Managing drainage with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) involves several strategies:

1. Control Overall HS
- Treating the condition itself can reduce drainage. Medical treatments may include
- Oral and topical antibiotics
- Steroid injections
- Oral contraceptives
- Anti-inflammatory medications
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Managing drainage with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) involves several strategies:

1. Control Overall HS:
- Treating the condition itself can reduce drainage. Medical treatments may include:
- Oral and topical antibiotics
- Steroid injections
- Oral contraceptives
- Anti-inflammatory medications
- Biologic drugs
- Retinoids
- Hormonal therapy
- Surgical treatments in some cases

2. Bandaging:
- Use absorbent bandages to manage discharge and prevent skin irritation.
- Apply pressure with bandages to keep wounds from reexpanding.
- Consider using menstrual pads or nursing pads as cost-effective alternatives.

3. Hygiene:
- Wash wounds one to three times a day with saline solution.
- Keep the affected area uncovered as much as possible.
- Wear loose-fitting clothing when covering up.

4. Managing Smell:
- Use absorbent bandage material and seal it with something like Tegaderm to contain odors.

5. Creative Solutions:
- For groin area drainage, consider adult diapers or absorbent menstrual underwear.

By following these steps, you can effectively manage HS drainage and improve your comfort.

July 6, 2024
A myHSteam Member

i order large boxes of abdominal pads from Amazon to help control mine because i have a lot of drainage on inner thighs. it's extremely helpful and i change them about 2 to 3 times a day depending on activity level of drainage.

July 6, 2024
A myHSteam Member

I do the same thing. It depends on where it’s at for the drainage under my arm. I use the abdominal pad for the minimal drainage that’s coming from my leg. I use a gauze pad. I only have to change them twice a day. When the drainage is heavy, it’s more like three times a day.

July 7, 2024

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