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Have anyone had a flare up on there jaw cheek

A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭
Bessemer, AL
July 24
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Yes I agree with our team members and just want to add as well that flares also come on the chin. I have also had flare ups even in and on my earlobe. Unfortunately HS flares can occur anywhere our hair grows.

July 27
A myHSteam Member

Yes. I had a terrible one on my jawline like 20 years ago. Ended up growing and growing. If someone so much as brushed my face I was about in tears. Finally had it removed. What a relief!!! Best of luck to you!!

July 29
A myHSteam Member

Doc told me it can happen over all the bottom

July 29
A myHSteam Member

I’ve recently started to get very firm ‘spots’ on my chin and forehead that don’t really drain just go down, but pop up I’m exact same place Ive gotten in on forehead again now and it doubled in size luckily have a fringe to hide it as it’s an eye sore.

July 24
myHSteam

Yes! While HS most commonly affects areas like the underarms and groin, flare-ups on the face — including the jaw and cheek area — are definitely something others have experienced too.

Several myHSteam members have shared their experiences with facial HS lesions, and they can range from mild to quite severe. Some myHSteam Show Full Answer

Yes! While HS most commonly affects areas like the underarms and groin, flare-ups on the face — including the jaw and cheek area — are definitely something others have experienced too.

Several myHSteam members have shared their experiences with facial HS lesions, and they can range from mild to quite severe. Some myHSteam members have described their facial flares like this:

- Waking up with significant swelling that spread across the face
- Lesions starting as itchy bumps that develop into boils, sometimes leaving marks behind after they heal
- Flares appearing in unexpected spots on the face, including the nose, lips, and jaw area

So you're definitely not alone in this. If the flare on your jaw or cheek is painful, worsening, or not improving, it's worth reaching out to your dermatologist. They can help adjust your treatment plan to better manage flares in that area.

July 24

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