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No, hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is not contagious and cannot be spread to others through sharing bathrooms, bathtubs, or any other means. This is because HS is a chronic inflammatory skin condition, not an infection. You cannot give it to someone else through skin-to-skin contact or by sharing personal items.

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No, hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is not contagious and cannot be spread to others through sharing bathrooms, bathtubs, or any other means. This is because HS is a chronic inflammatory skin condition, not an infection. You cannot give it to someone else through skin-to-skin contact or by sharing personal items.

While cleanliness is important for general health, it's worth noting that HS is not caused by poor hygiene, and maintaining good hygiene habits won't prevent the condition. However, if you have open HS lesions, they can potentially become infected. To prevent secondary infections:

• Keep wounds clean and covered
• Use antibacterial soap when washing
• Wash sheets, towels, and clothing that come in contact with open lesions in hot water
• Consider using antiseptic cleaners in shared bathroom spaces

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