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Yes, HS flares can absolutely cause pain and discomfort before anything is visible on the surface. In fact, many people notice warning signs under the skin before a lesion fully appears.

Early under-the-skin signs can include:

- Itching or tingling in the affected area
- A burning sensation
- A feeling of pressure or Show Full Answer

Yes, HS flares can absolutely cause pain and discomfort before anything is visible on the surface. In fact, many people notice warning signs under the skin before a lesion fully appears.

Early under-the-skin signs can include:

- Itching or tingling in the affected area
- A burning sensation
- A feeling of pressure or fullness beneath the skin
- Pain or tenderness before any bump is visible As one myHSteam member described it, "I seem to notice when a flare-up comes, the skin area seems to be itchy. Not long after that, the swelling starts."

These early symptoms can show up a day or two before a lesion actually appears on the skin. So the pain you're feeling is very real, even if there's nothing visible yet. Keeping a journal of these early warning signs can help you and your doctor spot patterns and potentially get ahead of flares sooner.

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