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Prednisone

A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭
Cincinnati, OH

Has anyone been on prednisone? They are putting me on 20 mgs for 2 weeks and then tapering down. So steroids for a full month. I am nervous. What side effects did you get if you have taken it. And did it help a bad flare up. I have 25 open/ large bumps right now. So I am hoping this works

A myHSteam Member

Prednisone is a type of corticosteroid used to treat Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS). Here are some key points:

- Usage: Prednisone can help reduce active flares and prevent future ones. It is usually… read more

Has Any One Had A Steroid Injection For H.S. & If So, Does It Have A Particular Name?

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

I had Kenalog injection on the vulva. It did not hurt too bad and really helped.

My Arms Are Really Bad Right Now I Just Had Surgery Last Month Because Of It Being So Bad Any Treatment That Works?

A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭
Orange City, FL
A myHSteam Member

I'm sorry to hear about your struggles. Here are some treatment options for hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) under the arms:

Topical Treatments
- Lidocaine and anti-inflammatory ointments
- Topicalread more

What Type Of Medication Is Anyone Using For The Flareups? Do You See A Decrease From The Medication?

A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭
Ohio, OH
A myHSteam Member

I am on simlandi injections weekly and aldactone 100mg daily as a preventative and when I flare they inject the spot with kenalog/ lidocaine. Just evaluate your own skin and make sure you don’t feel… read more

Hello Beautiful People, Could Someone Please Help Me. I Have A Boil/cyst Very Painful That Keeps Recurring On The Top Part Of My Bikini Lin

A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭
West Sussex United Kingdom

I am having more recurring boils on my buttocks and armpits. They are so painful. I'm embarrassed to go to the doctors. When I had my baby last year via c-section the theatre team looked at me like I was a plague a very infectious plague. I honestly don't know what to do. Over the years there's been a lot of scarring and very dark spots on my buttocks. I'm embarrassed to change infront of anyone, it's had to be intimate, I'm not in a happy place when it comes how I look in these parts of my… read more

A myHSteam Member

Try using a hot rag to bring it to a head and find a dermatologist to see.

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?

A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭
Los Angeles, CA, CA

Currently takin) humira

A myHSteam Member

Not a cure but will give maximum relief.

Please Can I Have Some Advice I'm Sick Of Taking Same Antibiotics Time And Time Again I've Got 5 On My Lady Garden It's Getting Me Down

A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭
United Kingdom UK

Been like this on n off since 2019 when I started the menopause my GP gave me a sanitiser wash which burned me I have fibro and chrons but my lady garden is constantly in attack since just before Xmas 1 goes another comes I have 5 in total and so sick of this now any advice is welcomed pls xx

A myHSteam Member

It sounds like you're dealing with a tough situation. Here are some points from the knowledge base that might help:

- Antibiotic Resistance: Many people with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) find that… read more

HS Treatment And Products

A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭
Alberta Canada

What is the BEST treatment for moderate-severe HS in you opinions?

Has anyone explored international treatment (I’m in Canada)? I’ve heard of family and friends going to Tijuana for other complex medical conditions and have benefited significantly from doing so. If so where? What clinic? Treatment? Doctor?

What specialists do you see? I currently only have a dermatologist but it feels like not a lot is working to prevent it. I am starting to feel like a butcher block for surgeries…

Ladies… read more

A myHSteam Member

I would inject mine straight from the fridge and it did not hurt at all aside from the needle obviously

Urgent Advise For Anything That Works For Anyone With Odour,pain And Inflammation

A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭
Downham Market, UK

I am in urgent need of help! I'm currently waiting for a screening test to see if I can start biological treatments and I have a flare up in an intimate area and seems it is multiple abscesses and they are all joined together, it's uncomfortable to sit lay walk or do anything. I have only been given codamol and taking ibuprofen and nothing is helping. I have tried hot and cold treatments, bathing in epsom salts, hibiscrub and nothing is helping at all. They have had me on antibiotics since may… read more

A myHSteam Member

Thank you. I will give this a go. Anything is worth a try ❤️

I Am On Metformin. What Other Medications Can I Take That Will Work Better To Reduce The Flare Up?

A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭
Oshkosh, WI
A myHSteam Member

If you're currently taking Metformin for hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and looking for additional or alternative medications to reduce flare-ups, here are some options based on my knowledge base:

-… read more