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Specifically plus sized women. I recently tried Cheek Boss and am liking the boy shorts so far. Looking for a good bra. I get outbreaks on my breast also.

May 28, 2022
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Members shared their best underwear and bra choices for managing HS flares, with cotton and bamboo fabrics emerging as the most popular... Read more

Members shared their best underwear and bra choices for managing HS flares, with cotton and bamboo fabrics emerging as the most popular materials for their breathability and softness. Several members recommended boy shorts from Amazon, loose-fitting cotton granny panties, or even going without underwear when possible, while many advised against anything with spandex, tight elastic, or underwire bras that can irritate sensitive skin. A recurring theme was prioritizing comfort and airflow over fashion, with practical tips like using panty liners sideways to protect wounds, wearing sports bras instead of underwire styles, and choosing natural laundry detergents to avoid irritation.

A myHSteam Member

Something I have done when I have flair ups with bleeding and that I have to go out. I put a panty liner sideways in my underwear in the front. Since they are made to absorb blood without stinking to it, I don't get the painful problem of the fabric sticking to a wound and then ripping.

May 29, 2022
A myHSteam Member

I wear cotton bikini shape panties from Victoria secret it doesn't squeeze the bikini area

June 23, 2022
A myHSteam Member

It seems that certain underwear don’t agree with me. My outbreaks occur least when I am able to wear less clothes. Nothing tight

May 29, 2022
A myHSteam Member

I was told the more air, the better.

May 29, 2022
A myHSteam Member

No underwear and long dresses and long skirts

July 17, 2022

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