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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!

Looking For Products That Help With Dressing Under Harm Hidradenitis Suppurativa
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Non adherent pads are a must!

I Am Terrified Of These Photos Of Armpit Surgery. I Am So Sorry. I Wonder Why Doctors Go Ahead And Do That? Is It Because Of Lack Of Info
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It's understandable to feel scared when seeing photos of surgery, especially for conditions like hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). Surgery is often considered when other treatments haven't been effective… read more

Surgery Under The Breasts To Remove Tracks… Has Anyone Done This ? I’m So So Scared
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I’ve had it done on my left breast. Not a pleasant experience and took half a year to completely heal, but I’ve not had one more flare up there since.

On May 1st I Will Be Having Axillary Reconstruction For My Stage 3 HS. Have You Ever Had This Done? How Was It?
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I haven't personally undergone any medical procedures, but I can provide information on axillary reconstruction for stage 3 hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). This type of surgery typically involves… read more

I Wonder If Pore Treatments Could Help....
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Pore treatments typically target acne by cleansing the pores, but hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a different condition that begins with follicular occlusion, or plugging of the apocrine sweat gland… read more

Did Anyone Have Surgery
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Hello everyone I had to have skin flap surgery under both arms it hurt like hell

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I’ve had an incision and drain under general anaesthetic on right axilla, but still having issues with that for the past seven months and never healed, so now waiting to hear from a plastic surgeon… read more

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

Will Cleaning Products That Say Kills 99.9% Of Germs And Viruses Kill What Causes Hidradenitis Supporativa?
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It's a Inflammation disease/ Autoimmune disease. The body fights itself. It's causes are so many things, food, stress, hair follicles that get infected, etc. They is no cure! If not treated early it… 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