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Can Hidradenitis Suppurativa Give You Flu-Like Symptoms?

Although hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a skin disease, it can affect the whole body, inside and out. If you have HS, yo...
Medically reviewed by Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, MSCI

Living With HS

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Can Over-the-Counter Creams Help HS Scars? Medically reviewed by Kelsey Stalvey, Pharm.D.
Magnesium for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Can It Help? Medically reviewed by Paul A. Regan, M.D., FAAD
Are Nightshades OK To Eat With HS? Tomatoes, Potatoes, and More Written and medically reviewed by Lisa Booth, RDN

Symptoms

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Can HS Cause Internal Fistulas? What To Know Medically reviewed by Paul A. Regan, M.D., FAAD
Recurring Skin Abscesses: What Causes Them To Return? Medically reviewed by Paul A. Regan, M.D., FAAD
Are Boils Contagious: Can You Catch a Boil From Someone Else? Medically reviewed by Nahla Maher, M.D.

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Are HS and Leukemia Related? Facts To Know Medically reviewed by Paul A. Regan, M.D., FAAD
HS and Osteoarthritis: Is There a Connection? Medically reviewed by Paul A. Regan, M.D., FAAD
Prepare for COVID-19 Season: 6 Facts People With Hidradenitis Suppurativa Should Know Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Cueto, M.D.

Emotional Health

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Starting Therapy: What To Expect From Mental Health Counseling Medically reviewed by Paul Ballas, D.O.
10 Tips for Managing Stress With HS Medically reviewed by Manuel Penton, M.D.
6 Ways To Try Positive Affirmations for Self-Esteem With HS Written by Joan Grossman

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