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What Do People Do About Covering Or Bandaging Their Areas Between Flare Ups?
Hullo, all!
My HS was being an absolute pain in the behind (a flare up the likes of which I'd never experienced before!) when I got my diagnosis in December, I haven't been consciously tending to wounds prior to then. I had a real problem healing up and have been put on lymecycline.
The thing is - during the bad times, I got used to keeping the areas covered every day, changing the dressings at least once a day (more if necessary), but I've found that now that the lymecycline is doing it's job… read more
I don't keep my areas covered between flares. And I don't usually cover them during. When one bursts I may use a bandage but usually not. My mind says to leave it uncovered, let it breathe and heal. Hugs!
Once my flares are dormant I do not cover up but def keep up with my antiseptic washes, showering immediately after workingout, and avoiding the heat as it's a trigger. And as you said i believe it's beneficial to let the skin air our once they are calm. That is just my opinion.
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