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Is hidradenitis suppurativa contagious?
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One of my flatmates has a condition called hidradenitis suppurativa and I am worried it may be contagious as we share the same couch, etc. -
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Dr Jillian Tomlinson
Hand Surgeon, Plastic Surgeon
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Please be reassured - hidradenitis suppurativa is not a contagious condition and you will not catch it from any activity you undertake around or with your flatmate.
If you're curious about hidradenitis suppurativa you may wish to ask your flatmate, or check out the information at this website (DermNet NZ).Report this post
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Mr Stephen Salerno
Plastic Surgeon
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Hidradenitis suppurativa is not a contagious condition and can not be passed on to you.
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Dr John Frew
Dermatologist
Hidradenitis Suppurativa is NOT contagious. It may look like an infection- but this disease mimics an infection. The swelling pain and pus are due to Inflammation NOT Infection.
HS requires both medical and surgical management in some cases-see a Dermatologist to discuss your options
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