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How Do Beverages With Caffeine Affect Your HS?

By A myHSteam Member 58 answers

What HS Symptoms Keep You Up At Night?

By A myHSteam Member 51 answers

What's On Your Holiday Wish List That Could Improve Your Life With HS?

By A myHSteam Member 16 answers

Are You Frustrated With Finding Effective Treatments For HS?

By A myHSteam Member 38 answers
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If You Have Hidradenitis Suppurativa On Your Head But The Boils Never Leak Or Ooze What Really Happens To Your Brain Anyone Deal With This

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New York, NY
A myHSteam Member

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) typically affects areas with apocrine sweat glands, such as the armpits, groin, and inner thighs. It does not impact the brain. If you have HS on your head and the boils… read more

July 31

Pain Unable To Go To ER And Pregnant

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Toledo, OH

Goodmorning I was in a car accident on the 27th prior to the accident I had a flare up in my underarm that seemed to subside with Tylenol and my heating pad. After the accident, I think with all the stress it came back worse. I’m not sure what to do I typically opt out of antibiotic treatment and allow the area to heal with home remedies but this pain is terrible and I’m scared. I don’t have a way to get to the ER… what should I do?

A myHSteam Member

Sometimes if you use a hot and wet compress it will make it open up faster than a dry one just be careful:(

August 10

Has Anyone Experienced A Flare With Multiple Heads?

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Richmond, VA

I have a lump the size of a golf ball under the skin. As it come to a head I can see multiple bumps on it😰.

A myHSteam Member

I'm so sorry I know it's awful. In my experience most Drs aren't that helpful and since HS is caused by hormonal issues and not bacterial issues, like bad hygiene, they run the risk of making you… read more

August 10

Just Curious, Is Pepper Much Of A Problem For Many Of You?

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Ohio, OH
A myHSteam Member

No I have no problem with peppers or black pepper and I have multiple auto immune diseases so if it doesn’t flare any of my other personalities aka immune issues up then it’s probably safe lol

August 6

How Do You Deal With A Person With Mental Illness?

A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭
A myHSteam Member

I'd say it really depends on your relationship with them. Always check in, be supportive. Sometimes maybe even just listen.

August 1

Does Anyone Get Lesions Like Blisters Which Just Come Up And Go Down For Weeks? What Are They?

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Big Bear City, CA
A myHSteam Member

Yes, some people with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) experience lesions that can swell and become very painful. These lesions can increase in size drastically and may persist for weeks. They often go… read more

July 25

What Are Your Top Tips For Dealing With HS In The Heat?

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San Francisco, CA
A myHSteam Member

stay inside and were lose fitting clothes

September 9

Has Anyone Tried Any CBD Gummies For Pain And Inflammation?

A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭
Lakin, KS
A myHSteam Member

Weed definitely helps or whichever vape you're comfortable with

August 10

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

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Sheffield, England
A myHSteam Member

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

July 21

Hi Does Anyone Know Any Type Of Cream I Can Buy? I’m Having A Flare Up And Need Something Till I Can Get A Drs Appointment

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Cumbria England
A myHSteam Member
July 22
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