Yes! Many myHSteam members have shared positive experiences using Head & Shoulders as a body wash for managing HS flares and boils. It's one of those creative workarounds that the community has embraced.
Here's what some myHSteam members have said:
- "I've been using Head & Shoulders shampoo as a body wash for a couple of Show Full Answer
Yes! Many myHSteam members have shared positive experiences using Head & Shoulders as a body wash for managing HS flares and boils. It's one of those creative workarounds that the community has embraced.
Here's what some myHSteam members have said:
- "I've been using Head & Shoulders shampoo as a body wash for a couple of years. I think it helps!"
- "Washing with Head & Shoulders helps with my boils and breakouts."
- "Whenever an HS flare tries to happen in my armpits, I wash really well with Head & Shoulders. It helps every time."
- "I use Head & Shoulders shampoo and manuka honey shampoo. When I'm in pain, I use Vicks VapoRub." The active ingredient, pyrithione zinc, is thought to be behind its potential benefits. Some dermatologists have even recommended it as a gentle cleanser for HS-affected areas.
A key tip when using it: don't scrub. Let the product gently rinse over the affected area to remove drainage without causing extra irritation. If open wounds are very painful, saline solution can also be used to clean the area more comfortably.
That said, what works for some may not work for everyone. It's always worth checking in with your dermatologist before adding new products to your routine, especially on broken or sensitive skin.
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