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Could You Share Any Dietary Changes And Tips That Have Helped With HS?

By A myHSteam Member 33 answers

What Advice Would You Give To Someone Newly Diagnosed With HS?

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What's A Common Misconception About HS?

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Which HS Symptom Surprised You The Most?

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How Do I Prevent The Pins And Needles Sensation In My Groin Abscesses

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Tamworth b77 2ju uk
A myHSteam Member

To help manage and potentially prevent the pins and needles sensation in groin abscesses caused by hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), consider the following tips:

- Keep the area clean and dry: Regularly… read more

November 9

Is Sauna Use Good Or Bad For HS

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Sauna Use Is It Helpful Or Bad Dry Wet Infra Red

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Has Anyone Tried Neosporin With Lidocaine? I'm Wondering If It Helps Numb The Pain??

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New Jersey, NJ
A myHSteam Member

For pain relief in hidradenitis suppurativa, topical lidocaine can be effective. According to my knowledge base, lidocaine ointment (up to 5 percent) is available at most pharmacies and can be applied… read more

November 4

Anyone Know Wat To Use For Itching Started To And Me Crazy An Skin Is So Sore An Constantly Itching I Have To Scratch To No Skin On

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united kindom
A myHSteam Member

I've heard chamomile is good but I've not tried it

November 7

Do Any Ladies Have Lumps In The Groin And Into To The Very Top Of Their Labuim Majus (two Pieces Of Skin With Hair Protecting The Clitorus)

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Atlanta, GA
A myHSteam Member

Hi Nicole. I have that but nothing much of HS has bothered me since I started Humira 3 years ago. I use Hibiclens and Dial Gold to wash with, Doxycycline if I feel something coming and I wash it… read more

October 25

Any Other Men Experience Swollen Scrotum With Pain And Eventually Swelling Till It Opens And Drains. This Is My Second Time.

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Newport, TN

Diagnosed a few months ago but had issues since teenager.

A myHSteam Member

Swelling and pain in the scrotum can be associated with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). In some cases, HS can lead to genital lymphedema, which causes significant swelling and may result in the skin… read more

October 24

What’s Your Trick For Enjoying Holiday Treats And Staying On Track? 🎃

A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭
San Francisco, CA
A myHSteam Member

Cheryl8 you may be my sister...lol

2 days ago

I Think His Diet Is Affecting Him. Years Of Not So Great Dieting. How Can I Help With The Meals When Food Is So Expensive? Family Of Five

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Tallahassee, FL
A myHSteam Member

Managing a diet for hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) can be challenging, especially with a family of five and the high cost of food. Here are some tips to help:

1. Elimination Diet: Consider trying an… read more

October 18

Does Anyone Else Have Huge Cysts Under Their Skin That Just Never Go Away? I’m Starting To Worry This Might Not Just Be HS.

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Troy, NY
A myHSteam Member

I have them on both ankles mine is so bad I need a skin graph but I have not been giving any meds for treatment

October 21
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