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Sorry To Be Gross!
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Don't know if this is related to HS but when you get a raised bump with no head on it and you squeeze it and a white line comes out - what is that? Does anyone else get them? X

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I have one on front of neck and one on back and it never goes away but it never gets infected either. The neck one has gone down a lot after constantly squeezing it. It doesn’t seem to fill up… read more

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!

Breakout Or Whatever On Face? Just Curious
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Looking for affordable but proven over the counter treatments others have used. I know everyone is different but has worked for you? 💖 Also bandage/dressing for the area? Cheek area specifically. Sorry to be bother and ask so many questions 😣😵‍💫

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Are you referring to symptoms that might be related to hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) on the face? HS typically affects areas with apocrine glands like underarms, groin, and under the breasts, but it… 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

I Wonder If It Is A Nerve Disease....showing Up As Skin Disease.
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As opposed to regular acne....that flares up during stress....

The Skin Removal Is Too Expensive? And Way The Time To Diagnose The Disease Is So Long?
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The time between tests and professionals walking was 9 years for 3 examinations, and a photo session for the medical community magazine!
Thanks for noting !
This is getting worst.

Are You Afraid To Say No? Read Article...
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Omg do you have a healed photo? Hugs

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

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

Has Anyone Tried Taking Vitmain D, I Have Been Reading About It Helping But Would Love To Hear Opinions!
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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

“Double-Barreled” Blackheads??
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Does anyone else get what looks like a big blackhead under the skin where a boil used to be? I get ones that look like a little tunnel...and the tunnel is filled with blackhead goo.

I’ve tried to treat them like blackheads, but it hasn’t really worked. My HS meds (Metformin) work for my boils, but not these. Pic is from a dermatology website, but this is what they look like.

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I soak in an salt bath and I make sure it’s steamy to open those up... then I use my Clarisonic on the areas and they appear gone. I also had them extracted at my dermatologist. That was the best… read more