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I Read Somewhere That This HS Is Contagious? I Think My Daughter May Have It. I Was Thinking Genetics.
My condition is awful. I'm wearing a nicotine patch to quit smoking and man am I ever broke out
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is not contagious. It cannot be spread from person to person through physical contact. While there is a genetic component to HS, meaning it can run in families, it is not… read more
Has Anyone Ever Had A Boil In A Spot That HS Usually Doesn’t Affect? I Have One On Top Of My Leg, Not My Inner Thigh. Concerned It’s MRSA.
I have had HS since I was 10x
HS typically affects areas with hair follicles and sweat glands, such as the groin, armpits, and buttocks. However, it can appear anywhere on the body. If you have a boil in an unusual spot and are… read more
Does Anyone Get Flare Ups With The Change Of Weather
Yes god yes I am always praying for the next Season but each season flares up a different auto immune disease but March through September is my worst for hs
What Are The Best Issues To Raise(or Not) At First Time Derm Appt?
The best thing you can do is write down every question you can think of concerning HS. And remember to take it with you to the doctors LOL that'll help a lot because sometimes you forget when you're… read more
Hello, Wondering If Anyone Else Is Also Dealing With Lupus. I Also Just Started Talz, Does Anyone Else Take This, And Do You Find It Works?
Has Anyone Had Trouble Healing From Armpit Surgery? Also Has Anyone Had Arm Pain In The Forearm Area Once You Have Had Armpit Surgery?
Hey there! I had a wide excision on my left arm put with skin graft. I ended up getting infection post surgery due to the initial (small) wound vac failing. Once I rented a big wound vac and was on iv… read more
Hi I'm Going To Use Hibiclens On My Daughter's Armpit For The 1st Time, Has It Helped Anyone?
Glad to hear, thank you!
How Do I Lose Weight Without Breaking Out?
Losing weight without triggering hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) flare-ups can be challenging but manageable with the right approach. Here are some tips:
1. Dietary Changes
- Whole Food,… read more
What Vitamin's Can I Take Daily To Help My HS?
Legit asked the same but the above pretty much covers it just ensure to research the dosages esp with zinc at most a 10mg will suffice I’ve had an overdosing with that because mgs are sold much higher… read more
Hydroxym 2% Gel Experience?
Can anyone tell me their experience using this? I was prescribed this today ( not exactly for hs but know it has been used for hs). Doc said to use it anywhere EXCEPT face and groin ( due to it thinning the skin). Which ive heard ( actually thats what terrifies me). Kinda looking for an overall personal experience and if u were given it for something other than hs if that makes sense. Since i know some people have multiple skin condition
It can help if you continuously use it exactly how prescribed, it stopped working for me after awhile
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