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Is There A Link Between Hidradenitis Supprativa & Angioedema

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Starkville, MS
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Looking For Products That Help With Dressing Under Harm Hidradenitis Suppurativa

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Scotland UK
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Non adherent pads are a must!

I'm Wondering If Any Females Have Noticed That There HS Flairs Up Around That Time Of The Month?

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Warren, ME
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Yes!! My derm even has me on medication to try help this along with antibiotics and I’m currently on flare number three in just over a month. I seem to start from ovulation to period. And get about 7… read more

What Deodorant Do People With Hidradenitis Suppurativa Recommend I Feel Like Every Time I Put Some On I Get A Flare Up

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Seguin, TX
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I tried Lume unscented which was good but I used the stick instead of the cream and I kind of wish they had a spray which would be best but that's what I tend to go to. If I don't have that I used the… read more

If You Have Hidradenitis Suppurativa On Your Head But The Boils Never Leak Or Ooze What Really Happens To Your Brain Anyone Deal With This

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New York, NY
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Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) typically affects areas with apocrine sweat glands, such as the armpits, groin, and inner thighs. It does not impact the brain. If you have HS on your head and the boils… read more

Has Anyone Had Success With MiraDry? My Doctor Brought It Up Today, And I Would Love To Hear Of Others Experiences. Thank You.

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San Diego, CA
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It worked for my sister!!

Will Cleaning Products That Say Kills 99.9% Of Germs And Viruses Kill What Causes Hidradenitis Supporativa?

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Aberdeen, NC
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It's a Inflammation disease/ Autoimmune disease. The body fights itself. It's causes are so many things, food, stress, hair follicles that get infected, etc. They is no cure! If not treated early it… read more

Can Anyone In UK Give Me Some Details Of A Good Surgeon That's Experienced In UK Best Around Midlands Area But Willing To Travel

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united kindom

Suck of been a ginnea pig for antibiotics when I need a surgeon

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Finding a knowledgeable and compassionate doctor for hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) can be challenging. Many members of myHSteam report having trouble finding a doctor or surgeon who understands HS… read more

Back Of Neck

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Worcester, MA

Hello all I have a 15 year old daughter who has HS and currently has a flare on the back of her neck that practically immobilizes her. She wants to get an undercut but can’t because of the open wound. Any tips on mitigating the flare?

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Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) can affect the back of the neck. Here are some key points:

- Symptoms: Early signs include folliculitis (inflamed hair follicles) which can develop into deep lesions… read more

Starting Humira Next Week. Has Anyone Tried This Medication?

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Butte Falls, OR
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