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Had several problems over years with what I was told was staphylococcus. I assumed that’s what this was. I was wrong and it’s been miserable.
My husband and myself both have HS. He is now 46 and had always had problems in younger years with what was referred to as just boils but thinking maybe his was hereditary because his grandfather used to get what everyone what refer to as big boils and he was in extreme pain because of them but of course back in those days HS wasn't heard of at all. It does get very frustrating having HS the only advice I can give is to try to have good doctors and this group gives very helpful information
Many guys here.
Not to be crude, but honestly, this condition didn’t get any recognition until a white male spoke about having it on tv. The medical books say it’s mostly found in AA females and so it was not taken seriously before. Now that more men are being treated for this condition, the awareness has grown tremendously.
Brian, it's a common misconception that only women get Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS), but men can have it too. While HS is reported to be more common among women in North America, data from other regions shows a higher prevalence of HS in men. HS doesn't discriminate based on gender; it can affect anyone. Your experience... read more
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