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Does Quitting Vaping Really Help Calm Down Flair Ups?

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Bloomfield Hills, MI
April 18
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I’ve never vaped, but smoked for half my life, I quite beginning of march and since had three flare ups, so I don’t personally believe it helps the HS flare ups but supposedly quitting smoking will help with healing times.

April 19
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Quitting smoking, including vaping, can indeed have a positive impact on managing hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). Smoking has been associated with more severe symptoms and a higher incidence of flares in HS. Therefore, stopping smoking may improve symptoms and potentially slow the progression of the disease. While the Show Full Answer

Quitting smoking, including vaping, can indeed have a positive impact on managing hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). Smoking has been associated with more severe symptoms and a higher incidence of flares in HS. Therefore, stopping smoking may improve symptoms and potentially slow the progression of the disease. While the specific effects of vaping on HS are not detailed in the context, it's reasonable to infer that reducing any form of smoking could be beneficial given the general link between smoking and HS severity.

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