Has anyone developed chronic hives while having HS, and could inflammation be causing them?
You're onto something about inflammation. HS involves chronic inflammation throughout the body, not just in the skin. When your immune system is already overactive from HS, it can affect other parts of your body too.
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Has anyone developed chronic hives while having HS, and could inflammation be causing them?
You're onto something about inflammation. HS involves chronic inflammation throughout the body, not just in the skin. When your immune system is already overactive from HS, it can affect other parts of your body too.
HS is linked to higher levels of inflammatory markers and an immune system that tends to overreact. This chronic inflammation can contribute to various symptoms beyond the typical HS lesions. When your body's defensive systems are working overtime with HS, it may trigger additional inflammatory responses.
Some key points about inflammation and HS:
- HS causes your immune system to produce too many inflammatory chemical messengers called cytokines
- This ongoing inflammation can spread beyond just the hair follicles and sweat glands
- Chronic inflammation from HS is associated with several other conditions affecting different body systems
- Stress from living with HS can also increase inflammation over time
If you're experiencing new symptoms like hives alongside your HS, it's important to discuss this with your healthcare provider. They can help determine if the hives are related to HS inflammation or if there's another cause that needs attention.
February 20
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