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How Do Beverages With Caffeine Affect Your HS?

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May Is Mental Health Awareness Month. Any Advice For Someone Newly Diagnosed With HS?

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

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What Kind Of Body Soap Is Best To Use

A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭
Tahlequah, OK
A myHSteam Member

When choosing a body soap for hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), consider the following recommendations from the knowledge base:

Types of Cleansers
- Nonsoap Cleansers: These are often recommended as… read more

August 1

Lawd This One On My Stomach Hurts Soo Bad Any Suggestions On Having Less Pain?

A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭
Charleston, SC
A myHSteam Member

I'm sorry to hear you're in pain. Here are some suggestions from the knowledge base to help manage hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) pain:

- Guided Meditation: Try focusing on areas of your body that… read more

August 1

Bleach Bath

A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭
Columbus, OH

It’s been recommended to take a bleach bath during a flare up, but I can’t recall the strength of bleach the doc suggested, and I’m not sure where to find it. Anyone know what she’s talking about?

A myHSteam Member

Bleach baths can be a home remedy for managing hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). Here are some key points:

What is a Bleach Bath
- Preparation: Mix a small amount of household bleach with bathwater.
-… read more

July 31

I See Everyone Talking About Kenalog What Is That And Does It Truly Help With Flare Ups And Sore And Such?

A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭
Tacoma, WA

How Is The Best Way To Manage The Pain When At Work

A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭
Leicestershire
A myHSteam Member

Managing pain from hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) at work can be challenging, but there are several strategies that can help:

1. Pain Relief Products
- Lidocaine Ointment: Apply up to 5% lidocaine… read more

July 31

Does Anyone Have A Good Deodorant To Recommend?

A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭
London, UK

I struggle with an unpleasant smell from my left armpit only - for some reason it does not effect my right armpit! I can't get rid of the smell, even after coming out of the shower and having washed that armpit several times, I can still smell it. Not sure if its because I have some tunneling in that armpit and the white worms that come out of there smell really bad? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Hope you are all having a good, pain free Friday 🥰

A myHSteam Member

For those with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), finding a suitable deodorant can be challenging. Here are some recommendations from the knowledge base:

- Natural, Aluminum-Free Options
- Native… read more

July 31

What Does It Mean Stage 3

A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭
West Jefferson Alabama
A myHSteam Member

Awww thanks

July 31

Hi Team Has Anyone Had Surgery Mean Plastic

A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭
Trowbridge, UK

Did you get fare up after surgery. Plastic surgery.

A myHSteam Member

I have.

July 30

I Am About To Start Simladi. Does It Help, And What Are The Side Effects To Be Watchful?

A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭
Edmonton, AB

FYI, I am HS, stage 3

A myHSteam Member

Simlandi (Adalimumab-Ryvk) is used for treating moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). It works by inhibiting tumor necrosis factor (TNF), which helps reduce inflammation and other symptoms… read more

July 30

Please Tell Me How You Manage The Ginormous, Painful Ones On Your Inner Thighs Or Butt Without Popping Them To Relieve The Pressure?

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

Warm baths help a lot, it just takes time so be patient. clean the boils with Hibiclens. Sometimes I even I do bleach bath just pour like a half cup in the tub with water it helped with the one that… read more

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