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What’s One Thing About HS That People Rarely Discuss But Should?

By A myHSteam Member 23 answers

Are You Frustrated With Finding Effective Treatments For HS?

By A myHSteam Member 44 answers

Good Evening. Hi Lady's What Kind Of Soap You Used For Your Private Parts????

By A myHSteam Member 17 answers

May Is Mental Health Awareness Month. Any Advice For Someone Newly Diagnosed With HS?

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Can Green Tea Pills Help With Your Bodys Overall Health

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Glendale, AZ

What Advice Are You Grateful To Share With Others About HS?

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San Francisco, CA
A myHSteam Member

Wow that's incredible losing that much weight! Keep it up, you will feel so good. I am so sorry it doesn't get rid of your HS....I am in complete remission because of keto, but I realize not… read more

14 hours ago

Groin Flare And Hair Removal

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Newnan, GA

Hey all, maybe TMI, buuuut for those of you that have flare ups in the groin/thigh area, what do you do to remove hair? Shaving is most definitely a no-go, and I don't wanna wait til it all falls out at 99 to see a neat 😺 😂😂😂
I've been considering Nair as they've come along way, however I'm terrified to put anything near the flares. I've tried waxing, but it just rips my skin and makes things worse. For now it just an electric shaver. Definitely considering laser hair removal, but I don't have… read more

A myHSteam Member

Managing hair removal with HS in the groin/thigh area can be tricky. Based on my knowledge base, here are some options:

1. Electric Shaver/Trimmer: A safe choice for many with HS. Use a low guard to… read more

December 23, 2024

I’d Like To Know If Anybody Has Found Ways To Prevent And Deal With Flareups, This Is All New To Me This Year

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Central Bridge, NY
A myHSteam Member

Julia....all carbs turn into sugar when your body is processing them...the main foods with carbs are breads rices, potatoes and pasta. I find a lesion will come out about 3 days after I eat the wrong… read more

December 17, 2024

Has Anyone On Here Gotten Pregnant While Taking A Biological? Such As Cosentyx

A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭
New Castle, PA
A myHSteam Member

No. But I tried Cosentyx and it did work.

December 20, 2024

Has Anybody Had The Experience Of Weight Loss Due To Their H .s. ?

A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭
Sheffield, England
A myHSteam Member

If anything, weight gain from not being able to move as much and generally being more comfortable in comfy clothes at home 🤣

December 16, 2024

What Can U Use Near Yr Vargina For Flair For Pain

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New York, NY
A myHSteam Member

For pain relief near the vulva during a hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) flare, you can consider the following options:

1. Topical anesthetics like lidocaine or benzocaine to numb the area
2. Warm… read more

December 11, 2024

How Many Hidradenitis Suppurativa Tracks Are Normal To Flair At One Time

A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭
New York, NY
A myHSteam Member

Flares in hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) can vary widely from person to person. Some individuals may experience a single inflamed nodule, while others might have multiple nodules in different areas… read more

December 10, 2024

What Kind Of Deodorant Do You Use When You Have Hs

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Memphis, TN
A myHSteam Member

When I was a teenager, I had a lesion start in my arm pit. This is when I started using dove 24 hour moisture deodorant. Lesion healed, never came back . A couple of years ago, I decided to try a… read more

December 8, 2024

Anyone On Two Biologic Meds One For HS One For Something Else?

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Minot, ND
A myHSteam Member

It’s the drs suggestion

December 7, 2024
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