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Does Anyone Have Issues With Cysts Due To Their HS?

A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭
Wanganui, NZ

Since being diagnosed with HS I have become prone to cysts in different areas that have required surgery to remove. Has anyone else had anything like this happen and what have you found helps?

November 30, 2019
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A myHSteam Member

I had them so bad in both my armpits at the same time , they were the size of baseballs and I was using a pillow under each arm to work at a cash register. I had so much scar tissue at 1 point that I went to the e.r. to get them lanced, they couldn't even reach the areas infected that they scheduled me an appt with a surgeon the next couple of days and had them removed . Omg it was hell!!

December 6, 2019
A myHSteam Member

Yes. I've gotten many cysts, over the years. I've had many, Surgically removed. I use Doxycycline daily. I wash {w/hand held showerhead} with WalGreen's Antiseptic skin cleaner, 2~3 times Daily, on effected areas.

October 4, 2021
A myHSteam Member

Hi, I had surgery in both armpits and my groin. It was absolutely horrible but changed my life. They only missed one cyst which has now been done. I take an oral antibiotic every day now which helps. Good luck if you decide to have surgery x

January 26, 2020
A myHSteam Member

Im starting my course of surgery. I did my left arm pit last week wasnt to bad pain was not bad. I now have to go for a skin graph to cover the gaping hole. How was your groin are surgery? I would like to know more about that and your experience with it. Ive seen pics of how it looks and that alone makes me affraid

January 30, 2020
A myHSteam Member

I've had the same surgery under both my arms back 2007 and it is hell sending hugs xx

January 9, 2020

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