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Open Wound Draining

A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭
Rock Hill, SC

Hi everyone, I’ve dealt with HS for many years… had surgery under left arm in 2018 and had right underarm surgery done in 2021, two weeks after right arm surgery the spot opened back up. I was on multiple antibiotics but nothing fixed it. Has anyone had any success with natural remedies for healing an open wound? I use hibiclens every night in the shower snd try to keep it dry and covered everyday. I’m trying to avoid having to go back to the surgical route but will do it if there’s no other… read more

May 23, 2022
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A myHSteam Member

MECCA Ointment First Aid
It's great for healing wounds when you need to grow skin back. Keeps skin moist and stops scabs from forming

February 10, 2023
A myHSteam Member

I've heard manuka honey can help with wound healing but haven't tried it myself yet.

December 15, 2022
A myHSteam Member

Maybe wash in the morning with Dial Gold and Hibiclens at night. See if that helps. Good luck Sweetie.

July 24, 2022
A myHSteam Member

Thank you so much for all of your help!! Fingers crossed it heals!!

May 26, 2022
A myHSteam Member

I was told too that sometime the areas that bend (like the armpit) have difficulty healing. I hope that your wound closes soon and you get relief from this. Don't get discouraged. Keep up with the routines, twice daily.

May 26, 2022

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