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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!! My derm even has me on medication to try help this along with antibiotics and I’m currently on flare number three in just over a month. I seem to start from ovulation to period. And get about 7… read more

Intimacy And HS
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Having HS has drastically affected my sex life. Most of my lesions are in my groin or “Intimate Area”. If I don’t have a flare up, And I have sex, the friction makes it flare, If I have a flare up, I refrain from doing it, But It depresses and embarrasses me so bad. My fiancé seems to understand, and doesn’t make me feel bad about it, however, we are very sexual people, I have these nasty, pus filled lesions on my skin, that leak and smell bad sometimes. My mental health is getting worse by the… read more

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Sam situation here. Frustrating. Embarrassing. Depressing. I feel like I am suppressing my sexual nature bc it hurts all the time. My flares will go down, try to have sex and be intimate with my… read more

Has Anyone Here Been Told That HS Is Hormonal
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I use hibiclens and other natural soaps that are hydrating to combat the dryness from hibiclens.

What If Hormonal Therapy Isn't An Option Because The Person In Question Is Still In Remission From Breast Cancer And Is On Tamoxifen
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I am also in remission from breast ca and taking an ai med. I am now on Humana which has really helped me with large breakouts. I still get smaller one but not as bad as they used to be.

What’s The Longest Flare You’ve Ever Had?
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My current flare is my longest ongoing one at five months. How long do you guys flare for?

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I am in stage 3 so they last for months.

Does Quitting Vaping Really Help Calm Down Flair Ups?
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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

Are There Certain Foods Or Drinks That Affect HS?
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I'm into researching and trying different things to see what works for me. So far, a heart healthy diet helps with HS. I only drink water, nothing else. My flares have been mild and manageable for the… read more

For My HS Queens Have Any Of You Stopped Dating And Have Insecurities Because Of The Scarring And The Flare Ups In Certain Areas ?
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Maby some men go through it to but because it’s hard to explain to ppl or others a lot of ppl are not educated or know about HS or because how you may feel or look at yourself others may also look at you the same way the scars on your breast groan area your butt

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Oh yea I’m sure! I was just giving advice on what I do or I’ve done which isn’t always easy

Have Any Women Fou D Relief From HS After Going Through Menopause?
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I have been doing research on a more permanent solution for my HS and found articles saying that the flare-ups stop after you go through menopause. I am going to ask my doctor about getting a hysterectomy for this reason as I am almost 40 and do not want children. I am wondering if anyone else has had success with this? I tried hormonal birth control and it has been a nightmare. Almost a constant period and repeat flare-ups that I did not have before trying the birth control.

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HS worsened for me as I started menopause and now that I am post menopause, it is even more horrible!

How Do I Become Intimate With A Person With This Mess Of A Body?
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After my late husband, I have not had an intimate relationship because of fear, shame and anxiety. It’s been years and I’m so lonely. I don’t know how to move forward…

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I fear that humiliation. I’m so sorry you have to go through this…