• When diagnosing hidradenitis suppurativa and double comedones are not present, take an initial bacterial culture to rule out staph furuncles.
  • Faecal Calprotectin is a test you can order if you suspect inflammatory bowel disease.
  • If using Bactrim, long term, to treat Hidradenitis Suppurativa check a CBC every 2 months since it can cause significant marrow suppression.
  • Hidradenitis suppurativa patients being treated with surgical excision of scar tissue/tunnels should still remain on their biologic medication and not taken off medication before the procedure.