What foods should be avoided with hidradenitis suppurativa?
While triggers vary from person to person, there are some common foods that may worsen HS symptoms for some people. Keeping a food journal can be a helpful way to track what you eat and spot patterns in your flare-ups.
Here are the main food categories that some Show Full Answer
What foods should be avoided with hidradenitis suppurativa?
While triggers vary from person to person, there are some common foods that may worsen HS symptoms for some people. Keeping a food journal can be a helpful way to track what you eat and spot patterns in your flare-ups.
Here are the main food categories that some people with HS find problematic:
- Dairy products — milk, cheese, yogurt, and ice cream
- Sugar and high-glycemic foods — soda, sweetened cereals, candy, syrups, and desserts
- Brewer's yeast — beer, vinegar, and yeast-leavened breads like sourdough and pizza dough
- Nightshade vegetables — tomatoes, potatoes, eggplants, and peppers
- Processed meats — hot dogs, bacon, and cold cuts
- Sweetened beverages — soda and sugary drinks One myHSteam member shared: "My triggers are dairy, artificial sweeteners, honey, cashews, peanuts, pizza, peppers, and alcohol." Another noted that dairy and potatoes were their biggest triggers.
It's worth remembering that what triggers one person may not affect another. An elimination diet — where you remove suspected foods and slowly reintroduce them — can help identify your personal triggers. Always check with your doctor or a registered dietitian before making major dietary changes, as cutting out food groups without guidance can lead to nutritional gaps.
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