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Are They, Scientist,doctors,whoever, Seriously Working On A Permanent Resolution To HS?

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Hollywood, FL

My now 17 year old daughter with Down Syndrome has had HS stage 3 since the age of 12. Between 2020 and 2023 she has had 58 procedures, alternating every other month between having botox injections and laser hair removal. We finally were able to get to a point where all tracts and tunnels were removed from each armpit and she is doing great. 6 months and doing awesome. We still get boils in the groin area because we just knew she wouldn't be able to handle that procedure, so vicks vapor rub is… read more

March 16
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March 16
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I really hope so. At least that is what we've been told. I just saw where there is treatment now for Alopecia. The things they prescribe to us is not specific to HS. For instance Humira is specific to Chrons disease. .It does help some but I was on it for almost 6 months with no success.

March 16

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