Managing sweat and moisture with HS — especially around pool time — is a real challenge. Water wipes can be a gentle option for freshening up, but here are some broader tips to help manage sweating and skin care with HS:
For sweating and moisture
- Change absorbent pads or dressings regularly in sweaty areas to prevent Show Full Answer
Managing sweat and moisture with HS — especially around pool time — is a real challenge. Water wipes can be a gentle option for freshening up, but here are some broader tips to help manage sweating and skin care with HS:
For sweating and moisture:
- Change absorbent pads or dressings regularly in sweaty areas to prevent irritation
- Clinical-strength antiperspirants with aluminum chloride can help control sweat — best applied before bed when sweat glands are less active
- Avoid applying antiperspirant or deodorant on broken skin or active lesions, as it can cause more irritation
For cleaning lesions gently:
- Use gentle cleansers or Head & Shoulders shampoo — let water rinse over the area rather than scrubbing
- If wounds are open and painful, saline solution is much gentler than plain water and reduces stinging For the pool specifically:
- Avoid swimming with open or unhealed wounds if possible — bacteria in the water can cause secondary infections
- If you do swim, cover wounds with a waterproof bandage and shower immediately after
- Chlorine affects everyone differently — some find it helps dry out lesions, others find it irritates their skin, so pay attention to how your skin responds
If you notice increased redness, swelling, or pain after swimming, reach out to your doctor promptly.
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