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January 8
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I had surgery removed sweat glands and Deroofing underarm and breast. That surgery went good haven't had no flare in 3 years. Groin thats another story had surgery 2 months ago and tunneling still there boils still coming smh

January 15
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What is phenol treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa?

Based on the available information, phenol treatment isn't mentioned as a standard treatment option for HS. The search results don't include phenol among the various medications and procedures discussed for managing hidradenitis suppurativa.

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What is phenol treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa?

Based on the available information, phenol treatment isn't mentioned as a standard treatment option for HS. The search results don't include phenol among the various medications and procedures discussed for managing hidradenitis suppurativa.

Current treatment options for HS typically include:

* Topical and oral antibiotics
* Hormonal therapies (like birth control pills or spironolactone)
* Biologic medications for moderate to severe cases
* Surgical procedures (unroofing, punch debridement, or excision)
* Other medications like retinoids, immunosuppressants, or metformin

If you've heard about phenol treatment for HS, it's worth discussing with your dermatologist. They can explain whether it might be appropriate for your specific situation and what evidence exists for its use.

Your doctor can help create a treatment plan tailored to your symptoms and disease severity, which is important since HS responds differently to various treatments for different people.

January 8

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