Okay so how does HS work. Does it progressively get into worse stages or can it be prevented or is it stationary in one stage

Hello everyone. I am new on here. Obviously very annoyed and discouraged about my HS and would love any tips and recommendations! Ordering the “HS magic ointment” I have seen posted on here. Anyone have good tips or remedies for the scarring?

Anyone have very painful skin as if getting a bump but don’t see or feel any bumps? Having real bad pain in a specific small spot but nothing there.

How many people have full time jobs ? I work 40 to 50 hours a week.
I read this post and wonder how people have time to do all this stuff and work full-time

I'm curious if anyone has had success controlling their HS with diet changes alone. What did you do? I've just finished a 2 week round of doxycycline with zero improvement, in fact it seemed to get worse. Ive had the same sore since Nov 2022. I was recently diagnosed and prescribed doxy at a walk in clinic, and my first dermatologist appointment is next week so I'll find out what my options are then I guess. My mind is going down a rabbit hole thinking I'm going to be on hard-core antibiotics… read more

Home Remedies to help with abscess/ boil

I have done these remedies with antibiotics as well as without

Warm compresses- warm/hot water as tolerated to affected area with a wash cloth. Re apply several times when becoming cool. Can do this many times until abscess drains. Softens skin.

Epsom salt baths-helps abscess to drain by softening skin. Also helps with pain relief

Sliced aloe Vera- slice the aloe Vera from leaf and apply it to area. Helps smoothe with pain. Cover it with gauze and… read more

I have a spot on the side my breast. It is aggravated by friction from my bra and the arm seam of my shirt's. I am sensitive to adhesive tapes and it is a sensitive area. I have used paper tape and a nonstick pad but that doesn’t stay on well. Any bandage recommendations? What do other folks use in sensitive areas? Thanks. ❤️‍🩹