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Message posted by simone on 03 March 2010 at 6:56am - IP Logged
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alization  << that's the end of a long title!!!

on this web site.....http://www.patient.co.uk/

i came across this.......http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/123221665/abstract?CRETRY=1&SRETRY=0

Address correspondence and reprint requests to: Paul G. Hazen, MD, 26908 Detroit Rd, #103, Westlake, OH 44145, or e-mail: color=#336699Paulhazen@aol.com

Copyright © 2010 American Society of Dermatologic Surgery

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a disease associated with significant patient morbidity and less-than-ideal therapies.

OBJECTIVES To determine the long- and short-term benefits of carbon dioxide (CO2) laser excision and marsupialization in the management of persisent lesions of HS.

METHODS Patients with long-standing lesions of HS were treated using a CO2 laser to excise inflammatory and draining masses.

RESULTS One hundred eighty-five areas were treated in 61 patients using the CO2 laser excision and marsupialization technique in 154 sessions. Local anesthesia was used for all but three sessions. Healing occurred primarily through secondary intention. In follow-up from 1 to 19 years, acceptable to excellent qualities of healing occurred. Recurrence within the treated area occurred in two of 185 sites treated.

CONCLUSION CO2 laser excision and marsupialization appears to be an effective therapy for management of persisent or late-stage HS. There was good patient comfort during and after treatment, lower costs than with inpatient modalities, good healing, and minimal risk of recurrence within the treated areas.

The authors have indicated no significant interest with commercial supporters.

...........anyone heard of it? anyone tried it?  


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Simone

I'm almost certain this is the treatment I underwent approx. 25 years ago (at age 24).  It took multiple laser sessions on several areas (groin) but within 12 - 18 months, I went into a total remission and I stayed in remission for 24 years.  I am now 48 and I think the onset of menopause has triggered my HS.   I've had small symptoms (no aliens yet!) and I'm taking the zinc and tumeric.   So far it's working. 

Before finding the doctor that did the laser treatments, I had been to several doctors to no avail.  I am convinced this CO2 laser treatment is what put me in remission.  At the time I began it, my HS was out of control, constant flare ups, very painful etc - probably stage 2 heading for stage 3.  The most uncomfortable part of the procedure was the injection of local anesthesia into or near an angry alien.  Once past that, no problem.  The lasered area would take a couple of weeks to heal.

I would definately recommend these laser treatments.  It worked for me.  

Lori 



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Message posted by simone on 13 March 2010 at 2:13am - IP Logged
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Lori

thank you for your reply, thats impressive.has anyone else had a long time without symptoms either with having this treatment or not having the treatment.

i wonder why it hasent been used to treat more people?

anyone else had an experience good or bad?


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