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I’m New To HS And Def Feel Alone And Have No Idea What I Need To Do. Can I Wear Deodorant? I Haven’t Wore Any Since I Was Diagnosed

A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭
Oklahoma City, OK

I’m having a flare up real bad in one and I think this one means its coming?

February 24
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A myHSteam Member

Once I found that Aloe Vera Oil stopped the flare under my arms, that's what I have been using ever since. And guess what, I don't stink. lol. This thing changes our lives in such a negative way. Making us jump through hoops to get relief.

February 24
A myHSteam Member

I wear deodorant and seem to do okay most of the time. You may find that there are some kinds that are less irritating than others. I personally use dove advance care deodorant for what it’s worth.

YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!!!!!! I’m right here with you. It sucks. It’s very easy to feel ashamed and discouraged and disgusting, but we have no control over whether we have HS so we shouldn’t be hard on ourselves about it.

Try using hibiclens body wash if you haven’t already. It’s antibacterial and can help infection from occurring and causing a flare up. It’s available on Amazon and some pharmacies cary it, you may have to ask for it at the counter.

I wish you all the best in your journey and am happy to listen and share ❤️

February 25
A myHSteam Member

I need to try that. Just regular Aloe Vera Oil

February 25
A myHSteam Member

I prefer and only use spray deodorants/ antiperspirant. I find that the Dove brand is best. However Secret is in the running. I tried the Native brand and it’s a strong runner up, but not my first pick.

March 7
A myHSteam Member

Does anyone notice that even with changes in your deodorant has it helped or not I been using dye free, aluminum zinc free and seems to work but at night seems I start to have this onion smell sometimes and my HS is in my groin and thing area is this something that comes with Hs I was recently diagnosed and trying to learn all I can

February 28

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