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What Lessons From Your HS Experience Are You Applying In 2024?

By A myHSteam Member 32 answers

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

By A myHSteam Member 33 answers

Has Anyone Ever Taken The New HS Drug Cosentyx?

By A myHSteam Member 28 answers

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

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2268 questions

How Do Any Of You Treat HS Nodules On Your Buttocks? I Feel Like I'm Sitting On Shards Of Glass.

A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭
Denison, TX
A myHSteam Member

I had pneumonia with humira so I stopped it. I have psoriasis and HS. I started cosyntex a few months ago and have had so few side effects. I just started taking the injections twice a month to get… read more

October 7

What Do People Clean Their Lesions With When They Are Open, Ie Right After Eruption?

A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭
Loveland, CO
A myHSteam Member

I use Dove or Ivory soap. Something light

May 9

Hi All, Humira Or Infusions? Which Have You Had The Most Success With? Thanks, Thomas

A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭
Gloucester, VA

Moderate to severe HS

A myHSteam Member

Hello Thomas,

Humira (adalimumab) is typically administered through subcutaneous injections, either every week or every other week after an initial loading dose. It is available as a single-dose… read more

April 27

How Do I Become Intimate With A Person With This Mess Of A Body?

A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭
Indianapolis, IN

After my late husband, I have not had an intimate relationship because of fear, shame and anxiety. It’s been years and I’m so lonely. I don’t know how to move forward…

A myHSteam Member

I fear that humiliation. I’m so sorry you have to go through this…

April 27

Does Anyone Use Humira To Help With HS? It Says Can Cause Cancer Is Why I'm Asking

A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭
Racine, WI
A myHSteam Member

Yes, Humira (Adalimumab) is indeed used to help manage Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS). It is the only biologic medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) specifically for HS… read more

April 27

Hibiclens Use?

A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭
Grand Rapids, MI

This will be the first time that I am using it what is the best recommended way to make sure I'm not using too much?🧐

A myHSteam Member

Doesn't work

May 9

Itching

A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭
Alberta Canada

Hi everyone, does anyone else get itching in spots that are not flaring? It’s been a few days and it’s awful. What do you do to get rid of it??

A myHSteam Member

Cortisone cream or an over the counter antihistamine

April 27

Does Anyone Else Have An Issue With Caffeine Causing Flare Ups?

A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭
Philadelphia Area, PA
A myHSteam Member

not me

April 29

Different Types Of Surgery For Under Arm?

A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭
Grand Rapids, MI

I had a previous surgery under my arm. Which happens to be my first ever encounter with hs. But tbh I don't remember what I had done. Well anyway I'm going back in to have it looked at again. What is a surgery u have seen done a second go around. I think I had a deroofing? I'm trying to avoid having one surgery when it should have been something different the second time around if that makes sense. I have heard of instances where docs ( general surgeon) will do the simple less tedious surgery to… read more

A myHSteam Member

Well ms Coda let me start by saying I'm sorry that you have to go through this the HS and all but i promise i will never tell any lies on this web site because i love and respect this site to much… read more

April 26

Do He Cause Breast To Feel Very Sore And Achy

A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭
Rockford, IL
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