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

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Is There One Who Help Me With Some Hacks Or Advice How To Cover My Armpits After The Battle Area After It Busted

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Humboldt, IL
A myHSteam Member

Before that I found sanitary towels were great, I would trim down a stick with medical tape. X

April 17

Hi, Just Wondering If Anyone Has Used HidraWear, Hibiclens, Tea Tree Oil, Or Monistat Chafing Relief Powder Gel? Any Tips Or Opinions? Ty.

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Sacramento, CA

I’ve ordered these from Amazon to help my brother but I’m not totally sure how to use them or if they will help at all. Please let me know your thoughts or anything else you may have tried for your HS. Thank you!

A myHSteam Member

@A myHSteam Member I was told the same from my dermatologist, so on the opposite days he’s given me octenisan.x

May 7

Can This Make You Feel Like You've Been Running All Day? Like Full Body Pain? Is It In My Head?

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Longview, TX
A myHSteam Member

Let us know how it goes

I've yet to do it. Specifically for this

April 23

Why Does My Skin Literally Feel Like It's Letting Out Moisture? Its Strange Like It's Not Sweat.

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Longview, TX
A myHSteam Member

Honestly I cannot use moisturizer or lotion. It feels much worse for me

August 28

In Severe Flare Right Now Of Vulva Peri Anal And Buttocks Nothing I Do Is Helping Resolve It. I Need Help Getting Drainage Controlled Ideas

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Ponca City, OK
A myHSteam Member

Thank u

April 18

Any Recommend A Good HS Doctor In The Branson-Springfield MO Area?

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Branson, MO
A myHSteam Member

I love Barnes and am under the cancer center for directions of my rare cancer treatments. But it’s a 5 hr drive and going to hold out awhile for a local doctor. But might have to end up in St… read more

April 16

How Do One Be Intimate Without Worrying About The Odor Or Someone Seeing The Infected Sight?

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Hampton, VA
A myHSteam Member

It's very hard. I just tell and send that person a pic and let a person know it's not contagious.

April 15

My Name Is Brian So Obviously I’m A Male. I Have Noticed That The Vast Majority Of The Members Are Female. How Did I End Up With It?

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Wentzville, MO

Had several problems over years with what I was told was staphylococcus. I assumed that’s what this was. I was wrong and it’s been miserable.

A myHSteam Member

Hi Brian. The answer is Ob/Gyn. I literally had this conversation with mine on Friday. We all hide our condition as best as we can (typically out of shame and embarrassment). We can't hide from the… read more

May 22

Can Anyone Recommend A Great Doctor In The NYC/Long Island Area? My Dermatologist Haven’t Been Great; Should I See An Immunologist?

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Nye, MT

I was recently diagnosed last year but realize I have had flare ups for a few years. We just always thought they were ingrown hairs in my groin/pantyline. Currently in the midst of one and I’m miserable. I’m lucky b/c mine aren’t that bad, but I’m terrified of what they could become.

A myHSteam Member

Go to a plastic surgeon

June 27

Looking For Products That Help With Dressing Under Harm Hidradenitis Suppurativa

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Scotland UK
A myHSteam Member

Non adherent pads are a must!

April 13
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