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What's A Common Misconception About HS?

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San Francisco, CA
May 22, 2024
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A myHSteam Member

It really should be recognised as a disability as some times it's painful when I walk when I get flare ups. I think a misconception is that you get it because of obesity but lots of people who aren't get it too.

May 22, 2024
A myHSteam Member

It definitely is a disability.

May 22, 2024
A myHSteam Member

A common misconception is that it is hygiene related. A second one is that it is not that serious for the person suffering with it.

May 22, 2024
A myHSteam Member

It also isn’t the easiest to have confidence with and can cause the opposite

May 22, 2024
A myHSteam Member

They can cure hair loss and limp-dick, why not this?

June 22, 2024

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