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That kind of persistent bump is something many myHSteam members can relate to — one shared that they had a flare-up a month prior and were still struggling to get rid of it, while another mentioned having an open wound for more than three weeks. With HS, lesions can be stubborn and slow to heal, and some never fully resolve Show Full Answer

That kind of persistent bump is something many myHSteam members can relate to — one shared that they had a flare-up a month prior and were still struggling to get rid of it, while another mentioned having an open wound for more than three weeks. With HS, lesions can be stubborn and slow to heal, and some never fully resolve on their own.

The fact that it flares back up when you stop the mupirocin suggests there may still be an underlying infection that hasn't fully cleared. Given how long this has been going on, it's worth pushing for a more thorough evaluation. Some signs that warrant a more urgent visit include:

- A bump that keeps returning after treatment
- Ongoing pain or swelling even after draining
- A lesion that hasn't healed after weeks of treatment
- Fever or signs of spreading infection

Since yours has been lingering for 3 months and seems dependent on the ointment to stay calm, a dermatologist visit — ideally *during* a flare — could be really valuable. They may consider sterile drainage, oral antibiotics, or other treatment options to finally get it under control.

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