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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

What Is HS Caused From?
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I was in the ICU a month ago with pneumonia. Was on very strong antibiotics. I have not broken out since. I have a severe case. Usually I have at least 2 lesions at any given time.

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Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is believed to be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. However, the exact cause of HS is not fully understood. Here are some key points:

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Itching
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Hi everyone, does anyone else get itching in spots that are not flaring? It’s been a few days and it’s awful. What do you do to get rid of it??

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Cortisone cream or an over the counter antihistamine

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

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....

I Wonder If It Is A Nerve Disease....showing Up As Skin Disease.
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I think so

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 👇👇😁💪💪

Can This Make You Feel Like You've Been Running All Day? Like Full Body Pain? Is It In My Head?
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Let us know how it goes

I've yet to do it. Specifically for this

Boils Around Butt Area
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Only usually experience HS under boobs and inner thighs but this morning I woke up with a hard boil near my butt 😣 how does everyone deal with these in this area of the body?

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Are you experiencing boils around the buttock area due to hidradenitis suppurativa (HS)? HS can cause deep, painful skin lesions that resemble acne cysts or boils, particularly in areas like the… read more

Does Anyone Have Experience With HS Causing Lymphodema? My Lymph Nodes Swell, Especially On Groin And Cheek And Neck.
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I just had a surgery to open up a section of HS on my scrotum it swelled up to the splice of a baseball overnight