Taking care of wounds caused by HS can help reduce the risk of infection, help to heal, and reduce any associated odour.1
• Talk to your dermatologist about the best cleansing solution to use.
• Wash and dry your hands before cleansing the wound.
• Avoid harsh sponges or brushes because these can make the wound worse, slow healing and cause skin irritation.1
• Cleanse wounds regularly and keep them covered at all times.4
• Change and replace damp or saturated dressings regularly.
• Talk to your dermatologist about dressings that may help manage the smell.
• Wash your clothes at 60°C to help keep them clean.
> Swelling, redness or warmth in wounds.2
> Wounds becoming more painful.3
> Unexpected changes to the fluid seeping from the wound e.g. the amount, colour, consistency or smell.3
> Generally feeling unwell e.g. temperature (fever) or swollen glands.2
Surgical procedures such as incision and drainage or deroofing may provide short-term pain relief.5
These operations should always be performed by a trained healthcare professional using an aseptic technique and under local anaesthetic.5
REFERENCES:
AU-HUM-210057 August 2022.
