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I think it turn to Cellulitis or Dermatitis what was the outcome and treatment?

November 5, 2025
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A myHSteam Member

Been in hospital 3 separate occasions after being admitted straight from a.e.dept onto stu unit for surgery ..second time had to call ambulence as I was terribly ill but didnt know had sepsis..was in 8 days .then in October I was in again for 3rd op ..was re opened from other surgery to drain ..again..the healing process is cruel and long was in 7 days on October
Please be mindful to keep an eye on all open wounds and infections to avoid these hospital episodes ..its cruel xxx

November 5, 2025
A myHSteam Member

Mines turn into Dermatitis and multiple abceses

November 5, 2025
A myHSteam Member

Not exactly from the hidradenitis itself, but from a lifetime of being on antibiotics and a very stressful time in my life. I was in for what they thought was c. Diff, a dangerous form of colitis. However, testing showed that it was colitis and severe dehydration. I was very weak.

November 5, 2025
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Has your HS gotten so severe that you needed hospitalization, possibly from cellulitis?

Yes, many people with HS have needed hospital stays, especially when cellulitis develops. A myHSteam member shared: "I was in the hospital for Thanksgiving because of cellulitis — I needed intravenous antibiotics." Another member Show Full Answer

Has your HS gotten so severe that you needed hospitalization, possibly from cellulitis?

Yes, many people with HS have needed hospital stays, especially when cellulitis develops. A myHSteam member shared: "I was in the hospital for Thanksgiving because of cellulitis — I needed intravenous antibiotics." Another member described being hospitalized for three days when their HS flare turned into cellulitis.

People with HS are actually six times more likely to develop cellulitis than the general population. Cellulitis happens when bacteria enters through open HS wounds and causes a deep skin infection that goes beyond the surface-level symptoms of HS. Signs that HS may have progressed to cellulitis include:

- Fever (at least 100°F or higher than your typical HS fever)
- Skin that feels extremely warm and tender, even to light touch
- Expanding redness or discoloration beyond your usual HS lesions
- Discolored streaks moving away from the affected area
- Increased swelling beyond normal HS nodules

If you see these symptoms, seek medical care immediately. Untreated cellulitis can lead to sepsis, which is life-threatening. Hospital treatment typically involves:

- IV antibiotics for severe infections
- Sometimes simple numbing and draining procedures
- Wound care and monitoring
- In rare cases, surgery may be needed

One member explained their experience: "Sometimes I go in and it's a simple numb and lance. Other times, I've had IV antibiotics for a few days."

The key is getting treatment quickly. As one member advised: "The important thing with cellulitis is to go to the doctor as soon as you notice something irregular."

November 5, 2025
A myHSteam Member

Yes unfortunately admitted 3 times 2 emergency where I called ambulance 🚑 😕..sepsis in June last year was on drips for 5 days...its the pain...its off the scale xxxxx kind regards to you I do hope you have a happy Saturday dariing🤗🙏🏻

November 8, 2025

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