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What Do People Do About Covering Or Bandaging Their Areas Between Flare Ups?
Hullo, all!
My HS was being an absolute pain in the behind (a flare up the likes of which I'd never experienced before!) when I got my diagnosis in December, I haven't been consciously tending to wounds prior to then. I had a real problem healing up and have been put on lymecycline.
The thing is - during the bad times, I got used to keeping the areas covered every day, changing the dressings at least once a day (more if necessary), but I've found that now that the lymecycline is doing it's job… read more
Once my flares are dormant I do not cover up but def keep up with my antiseptic washes, showering immediately after workingout, and avoiding the heat as it's a trigger. And as you said i believe it's… read more
I Just Tried Radiation They Say It Still Takes Time Has Anyone Tried This
Why Is My Hs Constantly Leaking?
I thought it would just empty and heal, but it's constantly releasing pus or blood.
Yes. And you have to remember it's not always infected puss. It's just the white blood cells that are gathering there and it continues to leak. It's the secondary infections that you need to be on top… read more
Surgery Codes Meaning?
Hello I’m getting surgery for my under arms soon and I can’t remember exactly what the doctor said he was going to do. I do have the surgery codes and when I looked it up it said
“Excision of skin and subcutaneous tissue for hidradenitis, axillary;
with complex repair and Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement.”
Has anyone had a similar surgery and can explain exactly what he is going to do. I know I can call the office but I’ve been busy lately that I haven’t had the chance. Anything… read more
I had surgery on September 29, 2023, and i have 4 different reoccurs and then I went to new plastic surgeon and she gave me a few tips as I followed them and then I was supposed have to follow up then… read more
What Do People Use For Deodorants
I've switched to aluminum free deodorants. There's a Natural Grocers near my home and they sell lots of different aluminum free deodorants, so I try a new one each time to see how I like it. So far… read more
Is Changing Diet For Hs Necessary? I Am Mentally Ill As It Is, I Feel Like Dieting Might Throw Me Over The Edge.
I agree with Bonbon that dieting isn’t for everyone what I found works best for me is exercising once a day shower right after of course and watching what I eat. I think of dieting a new lifestyle for… read more
Does Anyone Get A Cyst On The Scalp? If So How To Get Rid Of It Without Surgery?
I have this lump in my scalp for over 10 years and for a while a doc would not touch it to the psoriasis. Though out the year the psoriasis would cause me to loose my hair. Now that it's controlled and I have hair back. They can do something about it, but need to shave my head. And I really don't want that. Trying to figure out different way to get rid of this lump that is starting to be painful when brushing my hair. (I will shave it off if I have to, but I finally got all my hair back.)… read more
Do The Lesions Ever Go Away Completely…. Even With Medication I Still Have Flare Ups And Some Of My Lesions Never Go Away
Unfortunately no. The remains of the lesions will always be there whether it's scarred , bruising or skin discoloration. Even after the lesions have closed completely. It is a lifelong condition. What… read more
Does Anyone Feel A Sharp Pain In The Underarm And Also Feel It On Their Chest?
Such as pain on the right underarm and you also feel it on the right chest?
Yes whatever underarm I get itunder , that side of my chest hurts too
I’ve Never Heard Of This And Have Been Suffering From It For 3 Yrs. Is It From Smoking?
I thought maybe my hygiene was going downhill. But it doesn’t matter how careful I am or if I shaved with a razor. I smoke a pack a day of cigarettes, but have for 20 years. Only experienced this for 2. I flare up every month or month and a half. Should I apply ice? So painful, afraid of infections.
So I use ice for my really bad lesions all the time. Or cold water therapy. It isn't caused because you might have gotten lacks about your hygiene. But what will cause more lesions is shaving or… read more
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