Blocked Sweat Duct | Armpit

The patient is advised to follow up in [insert timeframe] to:

For mild cases or early-stage HS, self-care can provide significant relief: Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) - Johns Hopkins Medicine blocked sweat duct armpit

| Type | Depth of Blockage | Appearance | Sensation | |------|------------------|------------|------------| | | Superficial (stratum corneum) | Clear, fragile vesicles (1–2 mm), no redness | Asymptomatic or mild | | Miliaria Rubra (Prickly heat) | Mid-epidermis | Red papules/vesicles, surrounding erythema | Intense pruritus, stinging ("prickly") | | Miliaria Profunda | Dermo-epidermal junction | Flesh-colored papules, no erythema | Deep aching, anhidrosis (lack of sweat) | The patient is advised to follow up in

Clogged glands often become inflamed and highly sensitive to touch. fragile vesicles (1–2 mm)