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HS Question

A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭
Wildwood, NJ

So I have a question...does HS come on your back? Some days ago I have notice what I thought was a pimple...but this is no pimple..on the middle of nyt back on the spine. It was small ..but it grew in size. No pain to it. Just sometimes feel itchy. Been putting some warm compresses on it. Can't even see it myself unless I get one of my kids to take a picture of it. That is how I knew it has grown in size plus feeling it. I don't dare to try to squeeze it. Am scared. .I heard HS forming on your… read more

November 29, 2022
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A myHSteam Member

Yes people seem to get it everywhere!

January 4, 2023
A myHSteam Member

I get boils and abscesses on backs of legs armpits breast pubic area groin have channels had one above my clit and next to my lip golf ball size belly inner thighs but never on my had hs for 20 yrs x

January 4, 2023
A myHSteam Member

Plus I have been taking omega 3 fish oil supplements for some months now...they have stuff in them that help with inflammation to reduce it. Also for awhile now I had been researching the use of zinc...zinc supplements and cream with zinc oxide in it. I have to say zinc oxide cream helps....and I just started to take the zinc supplements not even two weeks ago...so we shall see how that will work in time.

November 30, 2022
A myHSteam Member

Yes. It can appear just about anywhere

June 9, 2023
A myHSteam Member

This is why I get dismissed at hospitals because my main area is my back and neck

January 29, 2023

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