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Sorry To Be Gross!
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Don't know if this is related to HS but when you get a raised bump with no head on it and you squeeze it and a white line comes out - what is that? Does anyone else get them? X

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I have one on front of neck and one on back and it never goes away but it never gets infected either. The neck one has gone down a lot after constantly squeezing it. It doesn’t seem to fill up… read more

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

I Wonder If Pore Treatments Could Help....
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Pore treatments typically target acne by cleansing the pores, but hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a different condition that begins with follicular occlusion, or plugging of the apocrine sweat gland… read more

I Wonder If It Is A Nerve Disease....showing Up As Skin Disease.
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As opposed to regular acne....that flares up during stress....

Breakout Or Whatever On Face? Just Curious
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Looking for affordable but proven over the counter treatments others have used. I know everyone is different but has worked for you? 💖 Also bandage/dressing for the area? Cheek area specifically. Sorry to be bother and ask so many questions 😣😵‍💫

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Make your bandage. Get a paper towel (I use Costco brand) cotton ball in the middle, and I use paper tape (Amazon box of 12 forgot $) Vaseline so it won't stick to the skin. Good luck

“Double-Barreled” Blackheads??
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Does anyone else get what looks like a big blackhead under the skin where a boil used to be? I get ones that look like a little tunnel...and the tunnel is filled with blackhead goo.

I’ve tried to treat them like blackheads, but it hasn’t really worked. My HS meds (Metformin) work for my boils, but not these. Pic is from a dermatology website, but this is what they look like.

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@LumpySometimesBumpy can u explain Clarisonic to me . Sorry I'm so new to actually learning and trying to truly understand HS .

Looking For Products That Help With Dressing Under Harm Hidradenitis Suppurativa
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Non adherent pads are a must!

The Skin Removal Is Too Expensive? And Way The Time To Diagnose The Disease Is So Long?
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The time between tests and professionals walking was 9 years for 3 examinations, and a photo session for the medical community magazine!
Thanks for noting !
This is getting worst.

Are You Afraid To Say No? Read Article...
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Omg do you have a healed photo? Hugs

I’ve Had HS Since I Was 16, I’m 57 Now. Doctors Insist It Disappears After Menopause. 5 Years Post Menopause And Still No Letup! Anyone???
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I'm 5 years into menopause and haven't noticed a difference.

Can Anyone Recommend A Great Doctor In The NYC/Long Island Area? My Dermatologist Haven’t Been Great; Should I See An Immunologist?
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I was recently diagnosed last year but realize I have had flare ups for a few years. We just always thought they were ingrown hairs in my groin/pantyline. Currently in the midst of one and I’m miserable. I’m lucky b/c mine aren’t that bad, but I’m terrified of what they could become.

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Also I love my Rheumatologist .....
Dr. Tan Mark
222 E Main St Ste 312
Smithtown, NY, 11787