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A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭
Chico, CA

I already have ti deal with a smell because I am fat but the smell can always get worse because of HS. Sometimes it is hard to tell if its me or the HS. I used Lume until I got allergic to it but it didn't help very much. Now I use coconut oil with essential oils mixed in including tea tree oil. It helps my smell and to sooth the area but does not help with HS smell. When they are draining its like my life is over. I did try aresol deodorant too but it actually blocked my pours and made the HS… read more

May 15, 2023
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A myHSteam Member

Hello!! I use white vinegar with water to clean my armpit when is draining & remove the odor.

May 17, 2023
A myHSteam Member

Sephora* in Kohls.

May 16, 2023
A myHSteam Member

I use aerosol, without aluminum, Secret, I know you can't use aerosol but I think they make it in the other kinds.
I also use bum bum lotion from kohls. It smells amazing. But I don't put it on any HS places. It's for your bum but I put it on my face (lightly) arms and legs and tummy.
But all th above sounds good also!

May 16, 2023
A myHSteam Member

Hi Eden and Angela. I use to have the smell of Blood or a Sweaty smell that would make me want to dig a hole and stick my head in it. A fellow Team member told me to use Dial Gold to help with the scent and I use Witch Hazel after. The smell seems to only come Before the boil burst. I hope this helps 😀

May 15, 2023
A myHSteam Member

Try Hibiclens it stop the smell... Take a shower with it day and night... and used 2 different towels to shower with.

May 15, 2023

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