I have a rare skin disease called hydradenitis suppurativa. I had our perfect daughter 4 years ago and I remember the breakouts like my entire body was swelling and how miserable I was. No big surprise, I didn't want any more children. But now, I'm 18 weeks prego with our second and last baby. Accident, yes, mistake, never. The point is that this disease is ruining my life and my pregnancy, its so much worse this time. The boils on my body are swelling up and staying that way, which has never happened before. The doctors here don't really seem to know what to do for me. My OB talked with a dermatologist, and they put me on a one week antibiotic, but it hasn't really helped at all. Please help me, and if there's anything I can do to even ease the pain, I would be so grateful.

Boy I do appologize for not responding sooner. How are you doing? My initial research has led to some recommendations and I have requested more information from the O.B. and dermatologist that I work with. As soon as I hear from them I will relay the information. Here is what my research has gleaned. Obviously the disease is a dysfunction of your hair follicles and apocrine sweat glands. Perhaps an extreme change in diet: eat as clean as possible. .... Read More

Good Morning, I did some additional research on your disease with Dr. Kelly , to see if we could come up with any protocols or suggestions that might give you some relief from this debilitating disease. There are some lifestyle changes which may improve your symptoms. Do not smoke, use an antiperspirant verses a deoderant, use a gentle antibacterial cleanser regularly .... Read More