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I'm Wondering If Any Females Have Noticed That There HS Flairs Up Around That Time Of The Month?
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Yes absolutely!

What Is HS Caused From?
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I was in the ICU a month ago with pneumonia. Was on very strong antibiotics. I have not broken out since. I have a severe case. Usually I have at least 2 lesions at any given time.

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Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is believed to be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. However, the exact cause of HS is not fully understood. Here are some key points:

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Itching
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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??

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Cortisone cream or an over the counter antihistamine

I Wonder If It Is A Nerve Disease....showing Up As Skin Disease.
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As opposed to regular acne....that flares up during stress....

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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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.

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Also I love my Rheumatologist .....
Dr. Tan Mark
222 E Main St Ste 312
Smithtown, NY, 11787

I Wonder If It Is A Nerve Disease....showing Up As Skin Disease.
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I think so

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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Let us know how it goes

I've yet to do it. Specifically for this

Has Anyone Been Placed On Cosentyx Injections? FDA Just Approved For HS And My Dr. Is Switching Me Off Humira For It.
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Yes, Cosentyx (secukinumab) is indeed an FDA-approved treatment for adults with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). It is administered as a subcutaneous injection every four weeks, and… read more

Does Anyone Have Experience With HS Causing Lymphodema? My Lymph Nodes Swell, Especially On Groin And Cheek And Neck.
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I just had a surgery to open up a section of HS on my scrotum it swelled up to the splice of a baseball overnight

Can You Get Disability For HS
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Hidradenitis Suppurativa Stage 3: Pictures and Treatment Read Article...
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Yes, you can get disability benefits for hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). HS is recognized as a condition that can qualify for disability benefits under the category of skin disorders by the Social… read more