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Deroofing is a surgical procedure for treating hidradenitis suppurativa where a doctor removes lesions and tunnels beneath the skin. During the procedure, the doctor inserts a probe into the tunnel, cuts the top, and removes the entire tunnel along with the skin above it (the "roof").

This technique is less invasive than Show Full Answer

Deroofing is a surgical procedure for treating hidradenitis suppurativa where a doctor removes lesions and tunnels beneath the skin. During the procedure, the doctor inserts a probe into the tunnel, cuts the top, and removes the entire tunnel along with the skin above it (the "roof").

This technique is less invasive than some other surgical options, as it doesn't require numbing a large area or creating a big wound. It's typically done one tunnel at a time and is appropriate for people with moderate to severe HS. Many people have reported positive results from deroofing. While it's not a cure for HS, some have experienced years of remission after the procedure. The healing process can take several weeks depending on the size of the surgical wound, but post-operative pain is usually short-lived when proper wound care is followed.

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