5. Digestive Disorders
Another cause of hidradenitis suppurativa relates to digestive disorders such as Crohn’s disease, IBS, and IBD. These gastrointestinal disorders cause massive amounts of inflammation in the digestive system, resulting in a swelling of the intestinal wall.
Inflammatory particles pass through the intestinal wall into the bloodstream and circulate throughout the body. As a result, the body starts to experience systemic inflammation that affects every biological system, including the skin.
Medical science now understands the role of inflammation in creating disease. Almost every physiological and psychological disorder stems from the onset of inflammation. When the skin becomes inflamed, it may cause blockages in the force sweat glands and hair follicles, resulting in oils becoming trapped below the surface of the skin.
As a result of the blockages, the affected individual may notice the start of the development of the bumps responsible for hidradenitis suppurativa. By reducing gastrointestinal inflammation, you minimize your risk of developing this skin disorder.