The therapy of sweat gland inflammation
In the early stages of the disease a conservative therapy may be sufficient. There are various drugs available for this purpose. A containment of the inflammation can sometimes be achieved with antibiotics.
These must be determined by a microbiological laboratory, as there are many resistant bacteria. So-called antiandrogens, i.e. drugs against male sex hormones, can also be helpful, as these hormones increase sebum production. The still young group of biologicals can also be effective against inflammation.
Various antibacterial lotions and ointments can be used locally. Some of these also contain antibiotics, such as clindamycin. For advanced inflammation with abscesses, surgical therapy is often the only option.
The inflamed and damaged areas of skin are completely removed and the abscesses removed. For larger areas, split skin treatment is sometimes necessary. Here, healthy skin from other parts of the body is used to close the wound.
Acne Inversa is not completely curable. The inflammations usually occur repeatedly and the affected persons need repeated therapies including surgery. Various ointments or lotions can be used for local treatment.
Some have a purely antibacterial effect and thus limit the infection. Other ointments contain an antibiotic which actively fights the pathogen, mostly Staphylococcus aureus. A therapy always consists of several components.
The diseases cannot be treated exclusively with ointments. As with many diseases, there is a whole range of home remedies for sweat gland inflammation. The effect is partly not completely undisputed.
One possibility is to bathe washcloths in chamomile tea, as chamomile has an anti-inflammatory effect. A sauna session is also mentioned more often, since the warm air opens the pores of the skin and thus the pus can flow off more easily. Also black tea is said to have antibacterial ingredients and therefore it is advised to put a used tea bag on the affected area.
From homeopathy some remedies are also mentioned which are supposed to help with sweat gland inflammation. One possibility may be thuja, which is supposed to reduce the skin lesions. Hepar Sulfuris Calcareum and Belladonna are also said to reduce the formation of pus. However, homeopaths also recommend that a doctor be consulted if you have a pronounced inflammation of the sweat glands or recurring complaints. Acne Inversa is a serious disease for which only an early conventional medical therapy can prevent late effects.
