Has anyone used radiation therapy for treating a persistent HS spot that won't heal?
I'm so sorry you went through such a severe experience with sepsis and ICU care. That sounds incredibly difficult, and dealing with constantly draining tunnels afterward must be exhausting.
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Has anyone used radiation therapy for treating a persistent HS spot that won't heal?
I'm so sorry you went through such a severe experience with sepsis and ICU care. That sounds incredibly difficult, and dealing with constantly draining tunnels afterward must be exhausting.
Based on available information about HS treatments, radiation therapy isn't typically mentioned as a standard treatment option for hidradenitis suppurativa. The search results discuss various surgical options like deroofing, wide excision, and laser treatments, but radiation therapy specifically for HS isn't covered in the standard treatment approaches.
Radiation is sometimes mentioned in the context of treating skin cancer, which can be a concern for people with long-standing HS. However, using radiation specifically to treat persistent HS lesions or tunnels isn't a commonly documented approach.
For persistent tunnels and drainage in the groin area, doctors typically consider:
* Deroofing procedures (removing the skin covering tunnels)
* Wide excision (removing larger affected areas)
* Maximizing medical therapy with biologics or other medications
* Wound care management
Since your doctor is recommending something outside typical HS treatment protocols, it would be important to ask them specifically why they believe radiation might help in your case and what the expected outcomes and risks would be.
February 23
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