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Hello, Good People! Has Anyone Been Diagnosed With Any Other Auto/inflammatory Diseases Since Having HS? Even While In Remission?
I have lupus, RA, colitis and HS. Humira was amazing for a long time and truly helped me live a great deal. Recently I have been changing medications and I am struggling
Laser Hair Removal - Irritation
Is it usual to get irritation after laser hair removal? I had my first session last Monday and started to feel some mild irritation on Saturday/sunday. It’s got more sore over the past couple of days :( quite uncomfortable and delicate feeling
Been thinking about it but many of mine are near the crack and on my right cheek. Kinda scared of some laser near the crack of my a
What's A Common Misconception About HS?
A common misconception is you have some type of contagious disease and that you're just a nasty person, when in fact we have to be cleaner than most to try and keep the disease from spreading. We have… read more
Hey, Has Anyone Ever Been Prescribed Adalimumab Injections For HS? If You Have, How Did You Find They Worked? Thanks
I started it in August… I got the “Humira hangover” where I felt completely drained the next day… not tired… but just drained… it went away after a few months… I got cellulitis in December then got… read more
What's The Typical Or What Has Been Your First Course Of Treatment At The Derm?
When first seeing the derm, what's your experience? Also did you get a different diagnosis besides hs once you started seeing them. I'm waiting on my referral for the derm to go through. Im nervous as to what to expect as the first trial or round ( not sure how to say that) of treatment they might start me on. I'm also wondering what the chances that I wasn't properly diagnosed or something else has developed.
make sure the derm is familiar with HS
Hibiclens Usage?
How many people use this and do you only use it a hotspot or do you use it all over? If you do use it all over how often do you?
I'm not wanting to make it part of my usual routine but I just want to do one good all over body scrub with hibiclens but don't know if it would be harmful
I use hibiclens on all my active spots in the shower I don't put it all over cause it can wipe away good bacteria too I don't think it helps them exactly but I think it helps with the smell and any… read more
Canadian Friends With HS - Anyone Taking The Long Term Disability Route? Trouble With Employers Regarding This Illness/disease?
My current employer offers 0 paid sick days and missing 2 non-consecutive days within a 12 month period requires medical documentation to keep your job. I am sick and tired of having to deal with ignorant employers and policy makers with regard to this disease and I am certainly sick of being judged and gossiped about for taking non-paid days off when I just cannot work due to flare-ups.
If you're considering applying for disability benefits in Canada due to hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), it's important to understand the process and what you might need. In Canada, disability benefits… read more
Has Anyone Tried Botox To Reduce Flares?
Hi Daisy, I have tried Botox on my armpits, but I was not flaring at the time. It certainly helped me to keep that area drier since I do sweat a lot. I did flare soon after but it was my period…
Good Morning Do Anybody Use Head And Shoulder For Air Condition
Is It Possible For HS To Cause An Abscess On Your Eyelid Area. Has Anyone Had That Before?
I was diagnosed with HS over a year ago now and I get abscess in the usually places armpits, etc. But today I woke up with what feels like one on my eye. I had one before that they had to cut open on my eye but I don't know if this is HS related or not.
It is considered atypical for HS to occur in locations without apocrine glands, such as the face and eyelids. It is possible but uncommon to develop HS on the face; facial symptoms may also be caused… read more
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