Yes absolutely!
I was diagnosed w HS a year ago and pcos about a 6 years ago and I’ve doing a lot of research.
I tried using tea tree oil and it helps somewhat but lately I’ve been having flares more often.
I’m currently taking metformin and ibuprofen for pain along w a topical cream for antibiotics and quit smoking weed because I read it exacerbates flares.
Wondering if maybe laser hair removal could help diminish the frequency of flares.
Has anyone else had it done and did it improve your condition?🤔
I did hair laser and it did improve my thigh/groin HS.
Hydrates suprativa in the breasts cysts from nippkes on occasion.
Yes. It only gets worse. In my experience it always gets worse.
I love my CLN Shampoo (orange label). Keeps bacteria at bay and takes odors away effectively. Doesn’t leave my skin dry either.
I’ve never vaped, but smoked for half my life, I quite beginning of march and since had three flare ups, so I don’t personally believe it helps the HS flare ups but supposedly quitting smoking will… read more
I found I was low on vitamin d and iron so given prescription for those for 6 weeks and now on daily otc vitamin d
Im trying to figure out "what" is causing my mast cells to be triggered & keeping this inflammatory nightmare going. I dont smoke, not obese but i DO have chronic pancreatitis. I read that insulin resistancy can play into HS. Ive also had a problem with candida which keeps mast cells inflaming everything. So im curious 'if' my long time gimpy pancreas has caused a blood sugar problem thats causing candida and HS?
Thanks. I think the blood sugar is causing the candida. Which in turn keeps my mast cells triggered and causing constant inflammation. I want sure if anybody on here has candida issues as well?
Non adherent pads are a must!
I have the ‘seepage’ sensation and smell in my groin area with no visible open wounds. I think it’s it’s the stuff under the skin that never seems to go away, no matter the antibiotics, hibiclense or… read more
It helps reduce the swelling upto an extent. But don't expect it to magically cure it.