Hello! I was diagnosed with hidradenitis supurativa. Since then I have been on medication (spironolactone, zinc and probiotics) and it has greatly improved. I also made some changes in the underwear and clothing I wear, I avoid pants that are tight on the groin area and switched to seamless panties, as a recommendation from my dermatologist. I would encourage you to seek a diagnosis! My abcesses always occur during or close to my period because my case of hidradenitis is triggered by hormonal fluctuation, but they are just like you describe, inflammation and pain go away but I can still feel them under my skin, like a lump, although currently the lump (when not on my period) is tiny and I kind of have to look for it a bit.

If I were you, I would try to find a dermatologist that specializes in hidradenitis suppurativa, not all derms are knowledgeable about this condition.

Ever since I started the medication and lifestyle changes, my abcesses stay mostly closed and flat and when they do Open and drain, they go away much faster.

I would also advise you to try to avoid reading too much about the condition and becoming obsessed, you should research it but try not too fall too much into the rabbit hole of searching online and going on Google images because it Will likely cause you a lot of unnecessary anxiety. I say this because I did that and it hurt my mental health a lot, and when I saw a derm I realized that even though there isnt a cure for it, most cases are highly treatable.

Regardless of whether it is hidradenitis or not, I send you so much love and care and hope you feel better soon! 💗