Table VII.
Local wound care for surgical and nonsurgical wounds in HS follows the principles of best-practice individualized wound care. |
Choice of dressing is based on the amount of drainage, location, periwound skin condition, cost, and patient preference. |
Use of antiseptic washes is generally supported by expert opinion, though it carries low risk of contact dermatitis. |
Use of negative-pressure therapy for selected large open wounds for a short period (1-4 weeks) followed by delayed reconstruction may be beneficial. |
HS, Hidradenitis suppurativa.