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Has Anyone Here Been Told That HS Is Hormonal
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I use hibiclens and other natural soaps that are hydrating to combat the dryness from hibiclens.

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

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

Hi All, Humira Or Infusions? Which Have You Had The Most Success With? Thanks, Thomas
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Moderate to severe HS

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Hello Thomas,

Humira (adalimumab) is typically administered through subcutaneous injections, either every week or every other week after an initial loading dose. It is available as a single-dose… read more

I Am 45. With Some Symptoms That Come And, Go. Shouldn’t I Be Concerned With The Symptoms That Are More Prolonged?
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Hydrates suprativa in the breasts cysts from nippkes on occasion.

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Hidradenitis Suppurativa Tunnels: What To Know Read Article...
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Just care for it

Anyone Tried The Humira Treatments?
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Yes, I am on it and it helped and I use aldactone to target the rest!

For Boils Deep Under The Skin That Haven't Surfaced, What Creams Help Fight It Before It Gets Worse? Fucidin? Clindamycin Gel, Both?
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For deep boils under the skin associated with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), topical Clindamycin is often the first treatment prescribed. It helps by reducing the bacterial load on the skin and also… read more

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

Help With Hs As A Type 1 Diabetic
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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

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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

Help...Tunnel/ Hole
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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?

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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