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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

New To This, Have 6 Under Arm, Antibiotics Shrank Them , Do They Ever Go Away
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It's great to hear that antibiotics have helped shrink the cysts under your arm. In cases of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), antibiotics can indeed reduce the size and inflammation of the lesions… read more

Humira Treatment
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Is or has anyone used the humira treatment and how was the results? Drs wanted me to try it a few years back but it was super expensive even though they had programs that would help the cost and I was worried about the warning about lung issues because my family has lung problems on both sides. I would be interested in anyones results with this treatment and also how hard was it to set up the programs that help pay for it and was it still expensive in the end?? Thanks in advance for any… read more

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I was on Humira for almost 2 years and saved $$ by going through the Abbie site for discount coupons. I stopped when I started getting bacteria infections from "normal bacteria " our bodies have but… read more

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

In The Area Of Your HS What Kind Of Soap Do You Use? Tea Tree Oil Based Or Acne Cleansers (like Neutrogena Or Cetaphil)? Other?
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A myHSteam Member

I use Hibiclens. I've noticed a difference since using it.

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.

How Do Any Of You Treat HS Nodules On Your Buttocks? I Feel Like I'm Sitting On Shards Of Glass.
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Oh my goodness! Our stories sound very similar. I had a Pilonidal Cyst removed from my buttocks in I believe 2014. It was the most excruciating pain I have ever been in.

I wasn't diagnosed with HS… read more

Does HS Cause Breast Discomfort
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A myHSteam Member

Yes, some of my worst symptoms are happening on my right breast and under my right arm tons of swelling pain discomfort that causes nerve problems, but nothing is ever seen on top of the skin. It is… read more

Scarring
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Hello everyone. I am new on here. Obviously very annoyed and discouraged about my HS and would love any tips and recommendations! Ordering the “HS magic ointment” I have seen posted on here. Anyone have good tips or remedies for the scarring?

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😁 👇 i am very proud of my scars it’s 🤔 baz 3 - HS Devil 0 😈🔫 but here is one of them 👇👇😁💪💪

Has Anyone Tried Taking Vitmain D, I Have Been Reading About It Helping But Would Love To Hear Opinions!
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I found I was low on vitamin d and iron so given prescription for those for 6 weeks and now on daily otc vitamin d