For people with Hidradenitis Suppurativa, one of the biggest challenges can be managing the drainage and odour from their lesions and wounds. It can be messy, embarrassing, time-consuming and make you feel like you just want to stay home and hide.
That’s why access to good dressing supplies, such as superabsorbent dressings and discrete dressing retention systems like HidraWear, can make a huge difference. They will quickly and easily absorb and lock away the drainage and odour, leaving you free to get on with your life.
In the past, it has not always been easy for people with Hidradenitis Suppurativa to get good wound care supplies, but we are glad to say that that’s no longer the case.
Step 1
Visit your GP, explain about your Hidradenitis Suppurativa lesions and wounds and how you need help managing the drainage. Explain the impact the drainage is having on your daily life. They can prescribe specific dressings and dressing retention baselayers like HidraWear for you, or they may refer you to your local wound care service for expert help and advice.
If you are already aware of a specific brand or type of product you think will work for you, just ask them to prescribe it
Step 2
If your GP prescribes Hidradenitis Suppurativa wound care supplies such as dressings for you (either on paper or electronically), it will be sent to your choice of pharmacy or home delivery company (like Bullen Healthcare, who stock HidraWear).
Step 3
You can then collect your prescription from your chosen pharmacy.
If you have chosen a home delivery company, your supplies will be delivered directly to your home address. Home delivery companies such as Bullen Healthcare specialise in delivering prescription supplies directly to your home and are a very convenient option for people with Hidradenitis Suppurativa.
Step 4
Your prescription should provide you with enough supplies for one month, so remember to contact your doctor or home delivery company, if needed, to get a repeat prescription organised. Remember to do this well in advance; any gap in being able to look after your lesions as directed may mean they get worse.
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Dressings FAQs
How many dressings will I get?
You will usually be given enough to change each Hidradenitis Suppurativa dressing twice daily. If you have more than one lesion or wound, you should receive sufficient supplies to change the dressing on each lesion or wound twice daily. So, for example, if you have one wound, you should receive 60 dressings per month, and if you have 2, you should receive 120 dressings each month.
Do I need to have been diagnosed with Hidradenitis Suppurativa to get wound care supplies on prescription?
A formal diagnosis is not necessary, you just need to have one or more active, draining lesions or wounds. However, in the UK, some GP’s require a formal diagnosis of Hidradenitis Suppurativa and may refer you to a dermatologist. If you need immediate wound care, ask for a referral to your local wound care services, as dermatology wait times can be long in the UK.
What documentation is involved?
You doctor will take care of the paperwork. This is usually the prescription or order itself, which may be completed electronically or on paper.
How do I arrange for my Hidradenitis Suppurativa supplies to be delivered to my home?
Just let your GP Practice know that you would will like prescription home delivery and nominate which company you would like to deliver them. Bullen Healthcare is the recommended home care delivery company of Hidrawear.
How do I know what the best Hidradenitis Suppurativa wound care dressings are for me?
Your healthcare professional will be able to advise you on this, but it can be worth doing your research before your appointment. There are lots of resources online, including patient support groups, that can help.
HidraWear is the first and only wound care product designed specifically for Hidradenitis Suppurativa and has been clinically proven to make wound care quicker, easier and less painful than traditional dressings.
If you have any questions, please get in touch at info@hidrawear.com
