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HS Warriors In The UK, What Do You Use To Ease Up The Pain/inflammations When You Have Flare Ups?

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August 7
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To ease pain and inflammation during hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) flare-ups, some effective strategies include:

- Dietary Changes: Avoiding inflammatory foods like dairy, nightshades, gluten, legumes, and sugars. Some members have found relief by eating more fruits and vegetables or using turmeric capsules
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To ease pain and inflammation during hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) flare-ups, some effective strategies include:

- Dietary Changes: Avoiding inflammatory foods like dairy, nightshades, gluten, legumes, and sugars. Some members have found relief by eating more fruits and vegetables or using turmeric capsules.
- Skin Care: Using products like Clindamycin lotion, activated charcoal body wash, and Hibiscrub or Hibiclens Antimicrobial Skin Cleanser.
- Clothing: Wearing breathable, loose-fitting clothing to reduce friction and discomfort.
- Avoiding Heat: Staying out of hot, humid weather to prevent worsening symptoms.
- Mental Health: Managing stress, as it can trigger flare-ups.

If home remedies are not effective, consulting a dermatologist for prescription medications like antibiotics or corticosteroids is recommended.

August 7

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