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Does Pool Chlorine Help?
I wonder if going in a chlorine pool will help dry things?
At least for me, chlorine seems to cause more issues. I always get more abscesses after going swimming in a pool.
Swimming With HS
Can a person with HS go to the swimming pool? Would the chlorine have an impact on HS?
with swimming i jave 3 main things i do
1. wear a swim suit that covers flare up spots
2. swim in fully chlorinated or salt water or a mix of both
3. never swim in lakes rivers or streams because… read more
Swimming With HS
What’s everyone’s experience swimming in a pool, hot tub, lake, or ocean with HS? Active flare or not? Tunnel lesion or not? Open sores or closed?
Swimming can be a beneficial activity for people with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), but there are several considerations to keep in mind:
1. Assess Your Lesions
- Check if your lesions are… read more
Any Tips I Can Use Would Be Helpful.. My Gf Has Hurley Stage 3 Currently Has Breakout In Between Buttocks , What Can She Use To Help?
Currently takin) humira
Not a cure but will give maximum relief.
Not As Question ⁉️
Just wanted to say hello and I love you to all of you my HS family I have been taking a ass kicking here lately but as always I'll get through it I'm sure I hope y'all are doing well and pain free ( love y'all Eddie from Texas)
Every comment and suggestion is accurate- will continue to pray for you!!!
Is It Bad To Go In The Swimming When You Have Open Wound On Your Armpit
Darrell, I am sure your brother didn't get it from you. It is hereditary though. I have it, as did my Dad and his Mom. So it does run in families. If you could catch it from someone, my husband… read more
Have Anyone Used A Public Pool Or Beach? And What Was The Outcome?
I don’t have to be funny, just tell the truth. All my stories 100% true. I’ve seen and heard everything that can be seen and heard.
When You Guys Go Swinming, In A Lake Or A Chlorinated Pool/ Half Salt Half Chlorinated Pool What Prep Do You Do For Them?
I know swiming in a chlorinated pool is pretty much fine and even better if it is half salt water. I went to the beach yesterday and only went in up to wear i was protected by swim wear (my legs and chest) because i don't have a long sleeve swim top yet.
When i swim in chlorinated pool/ half salt half chlorinated pools i really just get in because i'm not too worrid about harmful bacteria, but i've never gotten to swim in a lake untill yesterday and i followed steps from an artical that said… read more
thank you guys so much this really helps a lot
Is It Okay To Swim/do Water Aerobics With Active Flares?
I was doing well and things under control for the most part and decided I really needed to start moving again. I started walking and not sure if coincidentally have really bad flares (groin, lower abdominal area) from friction or just the disease cycle. I’ve been hesitant to try swimming or water aerobics because of infection risk and simply managing any drainage if it occurs. Thoughts/experiences?
Doesn’t chlorine kill the germs?
Water Digested In On Your Body
Has anybody ever thought of what we used to put on our body and drink I was also just thinking that hard water if we shower in it hard water means calcium and I don't know if anybody notices it but dairy is like our major major trigger
Actually I'm autoimmune diseased with a compromised immune deficiency's at fibromyalgia and hay fever believe it or not that's deficiency
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