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How To Handle Multiple Flares At The Same Time?? I Am Miserable AND 38 Weeks Pregnant 😭
A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭

I am in my last trimester of my pregnancy and my HS has NEVER flared this bad. I currently have 4 active flares in my groin/private area. This is my first pregnancy and it’s already so hard to find confidence but this is making everything worse! Any ideas for treatment are appreciated!!

A myHSteam Member

Yes we tried diet too. 1st we removed dairy and slowly reintroduced after 6 months no major flare ups on top of what was already present and did the same with gluten (he hates life by this point) but… read more

Is There Any Over The Counter Oral/tropical Medication And Body Wash That You Can Use For HS?
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And I regularly shave most of my body hair to keep the hair follicles as tightly closed as possible to prevent flare-ups.

Does Anyone Else Use All Natural Methods For Treating And Staving Off Flare Ups?
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No prescriptions oral or topical just natural products and diet.

A myHSteam Member

I used a honey based ointment to treat burns on my wife never thought to use it on my flares... Thanks for the tip!!!

Has Anyone Used Oral Dapsone To Treat HS Before?
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If so what dosage were you on, how long were you int for? Did you see much improvement? Did it take long to see improvement? Thanks

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I think @A myHSteam Member has been on it. This is what she has said about it before "I have been on dapsone for a year and it's very good for pain, itchiness and smell, also use hibiscrub to wash… read more

Does Anyone Feel Unsupported By Doctors? I Have Horribly Painful Large Open Lesions And I Get "put Some Aquafor On, See You In 3 Months".
A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭

I'm alergic to Bactroban and topical antibiotics. Also I can't take any oral antibiotics....

What Treatment Has Helped The Most In This Community?
A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭

What has helped the most as far as oral medications go and which biologic has helped the most as well?

A myHSteam Member

Hope so Aimee! 🙏🏾 😊

Anybody Else Not Overweight?
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I was diagnosed with a severe case of HS last week. I’m on oral doxycycline, topical clindamycin, and an acne wash. However I’m not and never have been a smoker or overweight. I’ve actually spent most of my adult years underweight from an eating disorder. I’m doing better now with the ED as I’ve just had a baby in September. I’m wondeting if the HS onset could be caused by hormonal birth control. I have the kyleena IUD

A myHSteam Member

I have a sibling and 2 nieces with it ,

New Medications?
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I’ve been using oral antibiotics (erythromycin and now lymecycline) for 9 months now and it just isn’t helping. They’re less likely to get infected now, but the flares still arise and in new places. What medication would people recommend? And how would I persuade my doctor that what I’m on now just isn’t working?

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?

Remicade
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Anyone receiving Remicade infusions? If so, does it heal sores that you already have or just stop new ones

A myHSteam Member

I am on remicade and recently had large deroofing under both my arms. The remicade has helped keep new ones from developing, but is not great at helping heal old ones. The surgeon who did my deroofing… read more