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Hello everyone I had to have skin flap surgery under both arms it hurt like hell
I’ve had an incision and drain under general anaesthetic on right axilla, but still having issues with that for the past seven months and never healed, so now waiting to hear from a plastic surgeon… read more
Would you please look this up before getting the next COVID Vaccine:
Article regarding what the COVID vaccine does to HS Patients.
I don't vaccinate no
I have had out breaks ever since I hit puberty. One or two every pms week, that clear up by the time my period ends. A couple with every pregnancy
Last year I fell ill with Covid and it kicked my butt for months. I had one show up as I got sick. Two more as my symptoms subsided. They all showed up with a period so I really didn’t think much of it. Normal happenings after 20years... But they didn’t go away. For 6 months. Went to my yearly lady appointment and my gyno actually knew what it was… read more
I had flare right before I got any covid vaccinations. Mine was from my own neglect from depression. I had bad asthma before the covid vaccines and both I and my uncle’s allergies cleared up after the… read more
I take multiple showers, but they itch randomly and when i’m scratching my underarms the odor is revealed. help
Hello! It sounds like you're experiencing quite a bit of discomfort. For individuals with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), finding the right deodorant can be challenging due to skin sensitivity. Here… read more
I was diagnosed with HS over a year ago now and I get abscess in the usually places armpits, etc. But today I woke up with what feels like one on my eye. I had one before that they had to cut open on my eye but I don't know if this is HS related or not.
It is considered atypical for HS to occur in locations without apocrine glands, such as the face and eyelids. It is possible but uncommon to develop HS on the face; facial symptoms may also be caused… read more
It's a good idea to opt for looser-fitting pants if you're experiencing new flares in the groin area, especially when engaging in activities like walking your dog. Many people with hidradenitis… read more
I had a bad flare a while back and it ended up bursting then leaking for a few days, I am not left with a hole that doesn't seem to be healing.
I have been using NanoSalv wound treatment in it which has helped close tunnels before but does not seem to be doing much on this. Can anyone give me suggestions on how to get it to close?
It sounds like you're referring to tunnels associated with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). These tunnels, also known as sinus tracts, are hollow connections that typically form between infected HS… read more
I'm on trulicity and it says I can get infections that can cause hospitalization if not treated. I'm overly concerned that a lesion that has broken will cause health issues. Any one else feeling this way and what should I do?
It's understandable to be concerned about skin infections, especially when managing both type 2 diabetes and HS. Here are a few points to consider:
1. Insulin and Immunity: Insulin injections for… read more
They seem to take forever to heal though especially if the infection was real deep.
Managing open wounds from hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) can indeed be challenging. Here are some steps you can follow to care for them:
1. Clean the Wound: Gently clean the area with a saline… read more
My mother use to call these fat bumps, boy was she wrong. After having back surgery, I discovered that my pancreas was nicked and I became a type 1 diabetic. There are times when my blood sugar drops and I will be sweating, I have woken up numerous times overheated and sweaty. How do I get help with this? Any suggestions? I was in the hospital in DKA and saw a commercial for HS and realized that that was what I had been dealing with. When I brought it up to my doctor, he basically said ok… read more
Managing both hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and type 1 diabetes can be challenging, but here are some strategies that might help:
1. Medication Management: Since insulin is essential for type 1… read more
