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How Do You Deal With The Pain When In Arm Pit
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Good morning I take naproxen 500 mg twice a day & warm compress when armpits flare ups or infected. I stop taking doxycline capsules for inflammation because the costicosteroids inyections is… read more

Anyone Else Have Oral And Topical Antibiotics But Still Have Open Draining Cysts For More Than 5+ Months? #somuchpain
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Same here I am draining everywhere.

Does Having HS Cause Your Hair To Fall Out?
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I've noticed my hair has been getting thinner and thinner and I shed as bad as the dogs do LOL

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I don't know.... I haven't had an issue with that

What’s The Longest Flare You’ve Ever Had?
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My current flare is my longest ongoing one at five months. How long do you guys flare for?

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I am in stage 3 so they last for months.

Has Anyone Tried Metformin, Spironolactone, Or Minocycline? I Was Prescribed Those 3 Today For The First Time.
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Yep, that's the worst time for me too. I hope that combo works for you. My side effects were horrible. Best of luck to you!πŸ’“

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.

Has Anyone Developed Ha In Their 60’s? I’m 66 Just, And Have Had These Symptoms For 5 Months. Never Before.
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I've seen where people have recommended and sworn by organic cold compressed castor oil. Others have recommended manuka honey.

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.

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

Help Please
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I have a sore that is currently flaring in my bikini line, I cannot inject it with the kenalog for another 2.5 weeks - this is what usually works best for me. I tried the Vicks idea, resorcinol cream, and heat pack. Nothing is working this time! Any help would be greatly appreciated!

I am starting simlandi today but I need some relief now

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I hope you feel better soon. x

Just Started Humeria, Wondering What Results Anyone Has Seen?
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I have stage 3 and have had many surgeries, the last I 2016. I was mostly flare free after that until about a year ago, so now trying humeria. Any input would help.😊

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I'm just praying that this will help. I'm not sure what to expect or a timeframe, guess my Dr. will let me know