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I'm Currently In The Hospital 🏥 Just Had Surgery Today! I Had An Abscess Under My Left Axilla. I've Had Over 100 I & D Surgeries Since 2015
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Anyone Used Spironolactone With Doxycycline
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posted April 5
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I’ve been on both for about 2 months with no relief

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What Immediately Relieves Pain For A Blister In Your Nose
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I use Cosentyx. It hurts but......hopeful it's gonna work

posted April 11
How Do DRS Get The Track If It Runs Where Your Panties Are??
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If you are talking about excision it is the same as anywhere else the remove it then dressing is actually easier (for me at least) because your panties will hold it in place and your are less likely… read more

posted April 8
What Medicine Or Cream Can Stop The Itching That Is In My Armpits?
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posted April 2
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Aloe vera and/or Witch Hazel really helps. You can also put a little hydrocortisone cream around the area if it is open.

posted April 3
How Do Removed The Odour From Skin?
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I could scrub my skin off and use bleach but the smell is still there.

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Witch Hazel is good on the flares but if your flares are healed and you smell an odor on your skin, wash with Distilled Vinegar on a towel. Let it stay on a few minutes, rinse and then wash with your… read more

posted April 2
Is Anyone Else Here A Type 2 Diabetic? If So Do You Find Your Sugar Going Higher When You Are Having A Flare Up??
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I have the Dexcom 6 that I wear but during this flare up my sugars are going crazy high. I haven't had high sugars like this is some time now. Just wondering if anyone else experienced the same thing

posted April 2
Does Anyone Else Suffer From Cystic Acne Aswell As HS? I Do Myself Just Wondering If Anyone Can Relate
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Has Anyone In UT Had CO2 Laser Treatment For HS?
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posted March 28
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What Pain Medication Have People With This Disease Used That Really Works? Also How Often Was It Given To You ?
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posted March 27
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Only Percocet. But my state has made it nearly impossible to have that prescribed now. So I am in constant pain. When it gets REALLY unbearable, I take an omeprazole, 2 Aleve, and 3 Tylenol. And that… read more

posted April 11
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