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What Are Your Go-to Remedies For HS Flare-ups? 🔥🧴

By A myHSteam Member • 22 answers

Are You Frustrated With Finding Effective Treatments For HS?

By A myHSteam Member • 38 answers

Has Anyone Ever Taken The New HS Drug Cosentyx?

By A myHSteam Member • 28 answers

What's On Your Holiday Wish List That Could Improve Your Life With HS?

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A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭
Monroe, MI
A myHSteam Member

Thank you! How can I assist you today?

August 8

I Keep Hearing About Bleach Baths , Anyone Have Info On This. Like How Much To Put In , For How Long,? Do You Rinse It Off?

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Aberdeen, NC

Does it irritate skin or personal spots? When do you see results. This might be a home remedy but if it works might be worth a try

A myHSteam Member

Bleach baths can be helpful for managing hidradenitis suppurativa. Here’s how to take one:

1. Preparation
- Use regular household bleach at 5% strength.
- Fill your bathtub with lukewarm water… read more

August 6

Does Anyone Else Get These Lesions On Their Arms, Legs, Face, And Upper Back??

A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭
Middleburg, FL
A myHSteam Member

Yeah I put apple cider vinegar with the mother on my problem areas, it burns but it helped me..I've heard from others that it didn't for them and if that's the case then I'd assume baking soda would… read more

August 10

Has Anyone Had Success With Surgical Intervention?

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

Deroofing

August 16

My 24yo Daughter Is Pregnant (2 Time). And Her Skin Is BROKE OUT! VERY PAINFUL. Any Ideas?

A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭
A myHSteam Member

I'm sorry to hear about your daughter's discomfort. Managing hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) during pregnancy can be challenging. Here are some treatment options that are generally considered safe… read more

August 3

Has Anyone Used Tea Tree Oil On Open Sores? Does It Burn?

A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭
Stone Mountain, GA
A myHSteam Member

It does but I use it anyway and stand in front of the fan and it feels cool. Tea tree oil is good stuff ..there's also Burt's bees blemish stuff w tea tree oil and it works good ..if I'm broke I use… read more

August 10

Women With HS, Have You Found Birth Control Methods That Work Better Than Others To Prevent Flare Ups Or Reduce Symptoms?

A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭
Chicago, IL
A myHSteam Member

I found years of relief on Lo Loestrin Fe birth control I still had very minor flare ups but nothing like what I deal with now

August 3

Has Anyone Successfully Got Disability From Having HS If So How?

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

In the process right now. Let you know. Each state is different.

August 2

Can Someone Give Me Info On The Dr From Florida That Someone Introduced On This Site With A Video On HS. Thank You

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Oak Forest, IL

Has Anyone Had Surgery To Remove The Scars?

A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭
Indianapolis, IN

I'm really debating on seeing about options to remove the scars on my inner thighs.

A myHSteam Member

I did micro needling after using retin A and it was torture it really hurt but it did work if you can bear it

August 10
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