Recognizing and Treating Hidradenitis Suppurativa

10. Surgery as a Treatment Option

Sometimes, those with widespread hidradenitis suppurativa are going to need to undergo surgery. In this procedure, a trained surgeon is going to remove tissue to expose tunnels underneath the skin that connect the lumps together. In some cases, surgeons might also cut into the lumps and drain the pus. Finally, as a last resort, surgeons might also remove the infected skin entirely. After this procedure, patients may need a skin graft.