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Did Quitting Smoking Help Your HS?
I’ve got an appointment to help me quit smoking coming up. Just wanted to hear others opinions on the matter. According to my dermatologist, when I questioned possible triggers, she snapped at me, “I told you this is an auto immune disorder, just stop smoking”
Now I know smoking probably doesn’t help, but I am convinced my triggers are hormonal and stress related. I do not feel heard by her, hopefully next appointment is with a different doctor
Quitting smoking can indeed help improve hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) symptoms. According to the knowledge base:
- Improved Treatment Response: Participants who didn’t smoke were more likely to… read more
With What’s Been Linked To HS Regarding Smoking Cigarettes.. How Many Of You Here In The Community Smoke Or Used To?
What’s your experience if you are a former smoker and quit?
My hs started as a kid, non smoker. Reached 18, smoked til I was 28, been smoke free for 9 years , nothing changed. Smoking is one cause, hs has multiple causes for flares, one of the reasons they… read more
To Her Hs,what Is The Best Thing For My Girl To Put On Her Armpits To Stop The Smell,this Is Making Her So Unhappy Bless Her
I'm sorry to hear your daughter is struggling with this. Here are some tips from my knowledge base that might help manage the odor and symptoms of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) in her armpits:
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How Does Smoking Affect HS?
I see a lot of tips for reducing flare ups include stop smoking, and while I don't smoke cigarettes, I do smoke weed and vape. I do want to quit vaping, but I self-medicate for other conditions I have with weed, so I'm curious as to how smoking affects HS?
My doctor for years had been trying to get me to quit. I personally don't think it affects negativity towards HS. I think they tell you that for your own good. Just to try and get you to quit. It used… read more
I Was Told I Need To Stop Smoking Weed, And Use A Different Method. Is It The Tobacco Or Weed That’s The Issue? Would Vaping Weed Be Okay?
Hs and ehlers Danlos syndrome, smoke for chronic pain
I didn’t start using THC until got stage 3. It’s the only thing I can use for pain since I am allergic to NSAIDS now.
Does Smoking Cigarettes And Drinking Alcohol Make Hs Worse?
I quit smoking a few times for more than two years at a time. Nothing changed with my HS. I go for weeks without drinking a single drink and no change, at all. I started vaping and it got worse so now… read more
How Do You Stop A Boil From Itching?
VAGISIL WIPES!!! Can be used anywhere on your body. It's a miracle worker for me. Good luck!
What Can Be Done To Stop HS All Together?
There is currently no known cure to completely stop hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). However, there are several proactive steps you can take to manage and reduce the severity of symptoms:
1. Healthy… read more
Does Diabetes Cause Hs, Is There A Connection
Experts don’t yet understand why people with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) get diabetes at higher rates. It may be related to unbalanced hormone levels, one of the causes of HS. People with HS also… read more
Does Anyone Know What I Can Do To Help Drainage Go Away And Stop. I Have Multiple Flares That Just Won’t Stop Draining.
I’m stage 3 with HS and as I get older it’s getting worse I’ve noticed.
I've actually used natural cotton feminine products to help bc of the absorbency and then used the stretchy roll gauze to hold it in place.. sometimes you just got to make do w what you can
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