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How Does HS Impact You Emotionally?
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posted November 16, 2022
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Aww Trina, sorry to hear. I really can't imagine. I have always just had it in my groin area and no where else. I feel lucky for that. I am still so pleased I found the diet and have no HS… read more

posted 5 days ago
What Foods Do You Eat To Help Manage HS? Which Ones Do You Avoid?
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posted January 31
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Yes change of eating habits helps drastically reduce outbreaks I drink a warm glass of milk with a teaspoon of turmeric and fresh ginger tea with honey cut out fried foods low sugar and processed… read more

posted March 13
What's The Most Important Thing You Learned About Living With HS This Past Year?
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posted December 28, 2022
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For me, same old thing. It comes and goes, some worse, some not depending on your lifestyle, I guess. I learn new things from other people's posts. Other than that, I try to keep striving to be… read more

posted February 26
What's One Piece Of Advice You'd Give To Someone Who Was Recently Diagnosed?
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posted August 24, 2022
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MY HS TEAM is a great resource, as is Hsconnect.org. Being a part of the MY HS TEAM has been the best decision I made starting about six months ago. Everyone who I’ve spoken with and shared my story… read more

posted December 8, 2022
On A Day When Symptoms Bother You, How Do You Find Relief?
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posted November 9, 2022
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Also triple antibiotic cream and I've used medicated lip balm it helps as well every little bit of help is welcome

posted March 13
How Would You Describe A Flare To Someone Not Living With HS?
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posted August 17, 2022
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Thank you

posted January 14
What Dietary Changes Have You Made Since Diagnosis?
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posted November 30, 2022
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Best of luck Lisa. I've had HS for 40 yrs, but only found out about these foods two yrs ago! I stick to the no sugar, no carb diet, and I have no active HS right now. On Valentines I went out and… read more

posted February 20
What's One Thing About HS You Feel Isn't Talked About Enough?
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posted February 22
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You're right Lynnette. Most people feel ashamed and when you go from Doctor to Doctor and they don't know what's going on but tell you anything, people with HS seclude themselves from everyone and go… read more

posted 19 hours ago
What Do You Look Forward To Accomplishing In 2023?
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posted January 25
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Getting my self confidence back, trying to move forward, encourage others because it is a journey

posted 6 hours ago
Dressings To Promote Healing
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Hi all,
I just got diagnosed but have suspected I have hs for a while. My problem area is my groin. I've picked at any bumps that occur which means I have some open wounds. I don't have the Typical puss, but just lots of red angry skin that's open. Lots of blood/fluid initially came out but is stable now. I'm on oral minocycline and clindamycin ointment. This one area just won't freaking heal, and it's right on the underwear line. Any tips?

posted November 24, 2019
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Yes 🙌 and you can hold it in place with some stuff I have got here from my 👩‍⚕️ if you are getting irritated with the sticky stuff on any kind of bandage or anything like that you use so here it is… read more

posted December 5, 2022
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