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May 22
Great news on this front — HS is not contagious. It cannot be spread from person to person, whether that's a housemate, partner, family member, or anyone else you live with.
It's also worth knowing:
- HS is not a sexually transmitted infection (STI), even though lesions can appear in areas near the genitals
- HS is not Show Full Answer
Great news on this front — HS is not contagious. It cannot be spread from person to person, whether that's a housemate, partner, family member, or anyone else you live with.
It's also worth knowing:
- HS is not a sexually transmitted infection (STI), even though lesions can appear in areas near the genitals
- HS is not caused by poor hygiene
- There is no known way to "catch" HS from someone else
As one myHSteam member shared, people sometimes assume it's contagious or an STI, which can make relationships and dating feel really difficult. But the facts are clear — no one in your home is at risk of getting HS from you.
The only connection HS has to family is a possible genetic link, meaning it can sometimes run in families — but that's inheritance, not transmission.
May 22
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