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Anyone Have Flare Ups Caused By Stress?
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I have not had a flare up in over 2 years. I was prescribed clindagel and doryx in the event of a flare up. In March I was able to nip one in the bud but a couple weeks ago a flare up got so bad I had to get it lanced. Even with antibiotics it is still there and I'll have to get it lanced again. Has anyone had this vicious cycle before? How have people been dealing with hs onset by stress during a very stressful time? I know it's stress related considering all the other times I had flare ups… read more

posted July 25, 2020 (edited)
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Stress is definitely a huge trigger here - if a random catastrophe or overall really stressful time period for me is happening, I'll notice a flare-up almost immediately the next day.

posted July 25, 2020
A myHSteam Member

I also got one about 2 months ago while in lock down and under work stress

posted August 4, 2020
A myHSteam Member

I am going through a divorce right now and I have definitely noticed a flare up with all of the stress!!

posted August 2, 2020

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