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Does Anyone Else Get Flares In Atypical, Random Areas?

A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭
St Louis, MO

I used to have mainly flares in groin. Now that area is occasional, but other weird random places like arm, thigh, butt cheek.

June 4
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Yes, members of myHSteam have reported experiencing flares in various areas. While common sites include the armpits, groin, and under the breasts, flares can occur in other areas as well. For example, one member mentioned having a flare-up in their groin and then getting another one on the opposite side shortly after. This Show Full Answer

Yes, members of myHSteam have reported experiencing flares in various areas. While common sites include the armpits, groin, and under the breasts, flares can occur in other areas as well. For example, one member mentioned having a flare-up in their groin and then getting another one on the opposite side shortly after. This indicates that flares can indeed appear in different and sometimes unexpected locations.

June 4

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