What foods should be avoided with hidradenitis suppurativa?
There's no one-size-fits-all answer, since triggers vary from person to person. That said, some commonly reported culprits are worth knowing about. Here are the foods most often linked to HS flare-ups:
- Dairy – Milk, cheese, yogurt, and ice cream. One myHSteam Show Full Answer
What foods should be avoided with hidradenitis suppurativa?
There's no one-size-fits-all answer, since triggers vary from person to person. That said, some commonly reported culprits are worth knowing about. Here are the foods most often linked to HS flare-ups:
- Dairy – Milk, cheese, yogurt, and ice cream. One myHSteam member shared, "Dairy definitely is a no-no for me, even little bits."
- Sugar – Soda, sweetened cereals, syrups, candy, and desserts
- Brewer's yeast – Found in beer, vinegar, and breads like sourdough or pizza dough
- Nightshade vegetables – Tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant, and peppers. A myHSteam member noted, "Tomatoes and peppers cause killer flares for me."
- Alcohol – Especially beer, which contains brewer's yeast
Keeping a food journal is one of the best ways to spot your personal triggers. An elimination diet — where you cut out suspected foods and slowly reintroduce them — can also help identify what's causing problems.
Before making big changes to your diet, it's always a good idea to check in with your doctor or a registered dietitian to make sure you're still getting the nutrients you need.
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