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Has Anyone Tried Camphor Cream For Their Hs And Did It Help?

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Some people with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) have tried using products containing camphor, such as Vicks VapoRub, to manage their symptoms. The active ingredients in VapoRub include synthetic camphor, eucalyptus oil, and menthol. While some members of myHSteam have reported that Vicks VapoRub helped with their HS Show Full Answer

Some people with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) have tried using products containing camphor, such as Vicks VapoRub, to manage their symptoms. The active ingredients in VapoRub include synthetic camphor, eucalyptus oil, and menthol. While some members of myHSteam have reported that Vicks VapoRub helped with their HS symptoms, the evidence is mostly anecdotal. It's important to note that VapoRub is not intended to be applied to broken skin, and camphor can potentially irritate the skin.

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