That's a really important observation, and it's great that you're paying close attention to what your husband experiences during a flare. HS can cause a range of symptoms beyond just the boils and lesions themselves.
During a bad flare, some people report systemic (whole-body) symptoms. These can include:
- Fatigue
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That's a really important observation, and it's great that you're paying close attention to what your husband experiences during a flare. HS can cause a range of symptoms beyond just the boils and lesions themselves.
During a bad flare, some people report systemic (whole-body) symptoms. These can include:
- Fatigue
- Fever or a feverlike sensation (malaise)
- Headaches
- Nausea
A full body rash isn't among the most commonly reported flare symptoms, so it's definitely worth bringing up with his dermatologist. It could be related to inflammation, a skin infection following a lesion, or even a reaction to a medication he may be taking. If the rash appears alongside fever, chills, or other flu-like symptoms, that could be a sign of an infection developing, which would need prompt medical attention.
The best step is to document when the rash appears, how long it lasts, and what else is happening with his HS at the time. That kind of pattern tracking can be really helpful when talking to his care team.
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