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Hidradenitis Suppurativa (234)

3 Layers of COVID-19 Protection: New Vaccines, Prevention Drug, and Tests
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Age of Onset: When Do Symptoms Start?
Hidradenitis Suppurativa on the Penis and Scrotum: Symptoms and Treatment
Newly Approved Drug Reduces HS Symptoms by 50% in Trials

Treatments (165)

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Weight Loss (32)

What Is the Best Underwear To Use for HS?
Should You Try the Paleo Diet With HS?
Toothpaste on HS Boils: Is It Effective?
Skin Smells Like Vomit? Reasons Why (VIDEO)

Unroofing (16)

Pus-Filled Bump on Vagina: 7 Possible Causes and Treatment Tips
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Stage 2: Pictures and Treatment
Diagnosing and Treating Vulvar Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Incision and Drainage: 4 Facts To Know

Topical Antibiotics (36)

Hidradenitis Suppurativa Diagnosis: Physical Exam, Ultrasound, and More
Treatments for Hidradenitis Suppurativa
7 Symptoms of Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Antibiotics for HS: What You Need to Know

Stop Smoking (34)

Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Lupus: How Are They Connected?
How Does Menopause Affect HS?
4 Ways To Reduce Your Risk of Skin Cancer With HS
HS and Acne Conglobata: Is There a Connection?

Stelara (Ustekinumab) (2)

Biologic Injections for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Facing Your Fears
Treatments for Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Spironolactone (13)

Treating Hidradenitis Suppurativa on and Under the Breasts
HS on the Inner Thighs: Symptoms and Treatment
Diagnosing and Treating Vulvar Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Understanding Treatment for Mild Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Resorcinol (4)

Glycolic Acid for Hidradenitis Suppurartiva: Can It Help?
HS on the Inner Thighs: Symptoms and Treatment
5 Over-the-Counter Treatments for Hidradenitis Suppurativa To Try
Understanding Treatment for Mild Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Remicade (Infliximab) (8)

Biologics and Pregnancy: 5 Facts
Can Certain Drugs Trigger HS To Develop?
Is HS an Autoimmune Condition?
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Pain: Causes and Treatments

Radiation Therapy (5)

Skin Cancer With Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Signs To Watch Out For
Can You Get Rid of HS Scars? 6 Ways To Treat Them
Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Psoriasis: How Are They Related?
Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) on the Neck: What To Know

Punch Debridement (Mini Unroofing) (7)

Surgery for HS: Understand Your Options
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Groin Surgery: What To Expect
Can Hidradenitis Suppurativa Be Cured? What You Need To Know
Treatments for Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Over The Counter Pain Medication (27)

5 Over-the-Counter Treatments for Hidradenitis Suppurativa To Try
How I Treat HS at Home
My Magic Healer for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Can It Help?
Can Essential Oils Help Hidradenitis Suppurativa?

Over The Counter Acne Treatments (12)

Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) on the Neck: What To Know
Tea Tree Oil for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Does It Work? (VIDEO)
Is Gotucream Effective for Hidradenitis Suppurativa?
Benzoyl Peroxide for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Is It Effective?

Oral Retinoids (18)

Hidradenitis Suppurativa Stage 3: Pictures and Treatment
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Stage 2: Pictures and Treatment
Understanding Treatment for Mild Hidradenitis Suppurativa
HS on the Inner Thighs: Symptoms and Treatment

Oral Corticosteroids (10)

Can Hidradenitis Suppurativa Be Cured? What You Need To Know
Treatments for Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Stage 1: Pictures, Treatment, and Symptoms
Understanding Treatment for Mild Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Oral Antibiotics (47)

Is HS an Autoimmune Condition?
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Stages: What Are the 3 Hurley Stages?
7 Symptoms of Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Antibiotics for HS: What You Need to Know

Nutrition (24)

7 Tips for Bathroom Comfort and Cleanliness With HS
6 Vitamins for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Can They Help?
Are HS Triggers Preventable? 7 Potential Triggers and More
Treatments for Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Methotrexate (4)

HS and Pregnancy: What To Expect
Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Psoriasis: How Are They Related?
HS and Rheumatoid Arthritis: What’s the Connection?
Can HS Cause Infertility in Women?

Metformin (11)

Hormones and Hidradenitis Suppurativa Flares
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Stage 2: Pictures and Treatment
HS and Metabolic Syndrome: Understanding the Connection
HS and Diabetes: Understanding the Connection

Light Therapy (10)

Hidradenitis Suppurativa on the Scalp: Symptoms and Treatment
Treatments for Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Can Essential Oils Help Hidradenitis Suppurativa?
Laser Hair Removal for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: What To Know

Lifestyle Changes (72)

Can You Swim in a Chlorinated Pool With HS? (VIDEO)
Finding the Best Bandages for HS: What To Look For (VIDEO)
5 Dairy-Free Recipes for HS
7 FAQs About HS From myHSteam Members

Incision And Drainage (23)

Hard Lump After Boil Drained? How To Treat It
Can Urgent Care Lance a Boil? 4 Care Options
Hidradenitis Suppurativa on the Penis and Scrotum: Symptoms and Treatment
Toothpaste on HS Boils: Is It Effective?

Humira (Adalimumab) (23)

Antibiotics for HS: What You Need to Know
Biologics for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: How They Work and More
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Stage 3: Pictures and Treatment
Should You Pop Your Hidradenitis Suppurativa Cysts?

Excision (Surgical Removal) (24)

Can You Get a Breast Reduction With Hidradenitis Suppurativa?
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Incision and Drainage: 4 Facts To Know
Hidradenitis Suppurativa on the Penis and Scrotum: Symptoms and Treatment
Can You Get Hidradenitis Suppurativa Behind Your Ear?

Cyclosporine (1)

Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Psoriasis: How Are They Related?

Cosentyx (Secukinumab) (8)

Newly Approved Drug Reduces HS Symptoms by 50% in Trials
What Is Hidradenitis Suppurativa?
Is HS an Autoimmune Condition?
Treatments for Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Corticosteroid Injection (15)

Perianal HS: Symptoms and Management
Can Hidradenitis Suppurativa Give You Flu-Like Symptoms?
Hidradenitis Suppurativa or Acne Blackheads: What’s the Difference?
7 Tips for Bathroom Comfort and Cleanliness With HS

Clinical Trials (2)

Clinical Trials for HS: 6 Facts To Know
40% See HS Symptom Reduction in Povorcitinib Study

Birth Control Pills (30)

Facial Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Treating and Managing HS on the Face
Treatments for Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Is HS an Autoimmune Condition?
Hidradenitis Suppurativa vs. Pilonidal Cysts: What’s the Difference?

Bimzelx (Bimekizumab Bkzx) (7)

Bimekizumab Reduces Severe HS by 75% Over Two Years
Biologic Injections for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Facing Your Fears
What Is Hidradenitis Suppurativa?
Treatments for Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Aldactone (Spironolactone) (11)

Understanding Treatment for Mild Hidradenitis Suppurativa
How Does Menopause Affect HS?
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Pain: Causes and Treatments
Hormones and Hidradenitis Suppurativa Flares

Topics (236)

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Personal Stories (29)

Intimacy and HS: Communicating With Partners
Sex and HS: myHSteam Members Share Challenges and Fears
HS on the Inner Thighs: Symptoms and Treatment
Clothing for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: What Helps With Comfort and Confidence?

News (61)

Hidradenitis Suppurativa Pain: Causes and Treatments
Surgery for HS: Understand Your Options
Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Smoking: What To Know About Cigarettes and Vaping
8 Causes and Risk Factors of Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Roles (50)

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Parent (5)

Study Links HS to Higher Pregnancy Risks
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Treatment in Puberty
Managing Hidradenitis Suppurativa at School
Postpartum and Breastfeeding With HS: What To Expect

Caregiver (3)

Hidradenitis Suppurativa Treatment in Puberty
Supporting a Teen With Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Managing Hidradenitis Suppurativa at School

Multiple Diagnoses (68)

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Acne Rosacea (2)

Hidradenitis Suppurativa or Acne Blackheads: What’s the Difference?
Facial Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Treating and Managing HS on the Face

Adverse Childhood Experiences (Ace) (3)

Supporting a Teen With Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Managing Hidradenitis Suppurativa at School
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Treatment in Puberty

Alcoholism (2)

Alcohol and Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Your Guide
5 Tips for Accessing Mental Health Services

Anemia (1)

Anemia and Hidradenitis Suppurativa: How Can They Worsen Fatigue?

Ankylosing Spondylitis (3)

CRP Levels, Inflammation, and HS
Spondylitis and Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Is There a Connection?
Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Lupus: How Are They Connected?

Anxiety (19)

Perianal HS: Symptoms and Management
Survey: Most myHSteam Members Say Pain Significantly Impacts Quality of Life
PCOS and HS: What’s the Connection?
CRP Levels, Inflammation, and HS

Arthritis (1)

Hidradenitis Suppurativa Stage 3: Pictures and Treatment

Axial Spondyloarthritis (1)

HS Comorbidities: What Conditions Are Linked to Hidradenitis Suppurativa?

Bipolar Disorder (2)

Can Certain Drugs Trigger HS To Develop?
5 Tips for Accessing Mental Health Services

Cellulitis (2)

Cellulitis With Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Recognizing the Symptoms
Popping a Boil With No Head: 4 Reasons You Shouldn’t Do It (VIDEO)

Chronic Kidney Disease (Ckd) (1)

Can Hidradenitis Suppurativa Affect the Kidneys?

Chronic Pain (5)

Starting Therapy: What To Expect From Mental Health Counseling
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Pain: Causes and Treatments
Can Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Help Chronic Pain in Hidradenitis Suppurativa?
Survey: Most myHSteam Members Say Pain Significantly Impacts Quality of Life

Crohn's Disease (9)

Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Lupus: How Are They Connected?
HS Comorbidities: What Conditions Are Linked to Hidradenitis Suppurativa?
Who Treats Hidradenitis Suppurativa? Specialists Beyond Dermatologists
GLP-1 Drugs for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Can They Help or Harm?

Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (1)

Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Lupus: How Are They Connected?

Depression (28)

Supporting a Teen With Hidradenitis Suppurativa
PCOS and HS: What’s the Connection?
How HS Can Affect Your Mental Health
Is Hidradenitis Suppurativa Contagious?

Diabetes (4)

Hidradenitis Suppurativa Stage 3: Pictures and Treatment
What Is Hidradenitis Suppurativa? Facts and Pictures
HS and Pregnancy: What To Expect
Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Psoriatic Arthritis: Is There a Link?

Eczema (2)

What Can Be Mistaken for Genital Herpes?
Watch on Demand: Straight Talk on Skin Conditions With Dr. Kim and Dr. Richmond

Gestational Diabetes (1)

Study Links HS to Higher Pregnancy Risks

Heart Disease (1)

Is Hidradenitis Suppurativa Fatal? What You Should Know

Hepatitis (1)

The Connection Between Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Liver Diseases

Hyperhidrosis (1)

Skin Smells Like Vomit? Reasons Why (VIDEO)

Hypertension (4)

HS and Pregnancy: What To Expect
Is Hidradenitis Suppurativa Fatal? What You Should Know
HS and Metabolic Syndrome: Understanding the Connection
Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Psoriatic Arthritis: Is There a Link?

Infertility (1)

Can HS Cause Infertility in Women?

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Ibd) (12)

Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Psoriatic Arthritis: Is There a Link?
Spondylitis and Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Is There a Connection?
Biologics and Pregnancy: 5 Facts
What To Know About Hidradenitis Suppurativa Bruising

Insomnia (2)

10 Tips for Managing Stress With HS
How HS Can Affect Your Mental Health

Liver Disease (1)

The Connection Between Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Liver Diseases

Lymphedema (1)

Genital Swelling With HS: Understanding Lymphedema

Metabolic Syndrome (4)

Pictures of Hidradenitis Suppurativa on Skin of Color
Is Hidradenitis Suppurativa Fatal? What You Should Know
HS and Metabolic Syndrome: Understanding the Connection
Can Hidradenitis Suppurativa Affect the Kidneys?

Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Infection (Mrsa) (2)

Cellulitis With Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Recognizing the Symptoms
Hidradenitis Suppurativa vs. MRSA: What’s the Difference?

Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (1)

The Connection Between Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Liver Diseases

Obesity (8)

Can HS Cause Infertility in Women?
How Common Is Hidradenitis Suppurativa? Know the Facts
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Stage 1: Pictures, Treatment, and Symptoms
PCOS and HS: What’s the Connection?

Osteoarthritis (Oa) (1)

Is HS an Autoimmune Condition?

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (Pcos) (7)

Alcohol and Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Your Guide
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Diagnosis: Physical Exam, Ultrasound, and More
Can HS Cause Infertility in Women?
PCOS and HS: What’s the Connection?

Pregnancy Induced High Blood Pressure (3)

Giving Birth With HS: What To Expect
Study Links HS to Higher Pregnancy Risks
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Age of Onset: When Do Symptoms Start?

Psoriasis (6)

8 Causes and Risk Factors of Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Is Hidradenitis Suppurativa Contagious?
What Can Be Mistaken for Genital Herpes?
Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Psoriasis: How Are They Related?

Psoriatic Arthritis (5)

Is HS an Autoimmune Condition?
Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Psoriatic Arthritis: Is There a Link?
CRP Levels, Inflammation, and HS
8 Causes and Risk Factors of Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Rheumatoid Arthritis (7)

HS and Rheumatoid Arthritis: What’s the Connection?
CRP Levels, Inflammation, and HS
Spondylitis and Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Is There a Connection?
Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Lupus: How Are They Connected?

Sexual Dysfunction (2)

Sex and HS: myHSteam Members Share Challenges and Fears
Hidradenitis Suppurativa on the Penis and Scrotum: Symptoms and Treatment

Skin Cancer (7)

HS Comorbidities: What Conditions Are Linked to Hidradenitis Suppurativa?
Is Hidradenitis Suppurativa Fatal? What You Should Know
Abscess That Turned Purple and Hurts: Causes and Treatment
Skin Cancer With Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Signs To Watch Out For

Sleep Apnea (1)

How HS Can Affect Your Mental Health

Stress Response Syndrome (Adjustment Disorder) (1)

10 Tips for Managing Stress With HS

Type 1 Diabetes (2)

Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Lupus: How Are They Connected?
HS and Diabetes: Understanding the Connection

Type 2 Diabetes (7)

Who Treats Hidradenitis Suppurativa? Specialists Beyond Dermatologists
GLP-1 Drugs for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Can They Help or Harm?
HS and Metabolic Syndrome: Understanding the Connection
HS and Diabetes: Understanding the Connection

Ulcerative Colitis (7)

Is HS an Autoimmune Condition?
8 Causes and Risk Factors of Hidradenitis Suppurativa
GLP-1 Drugs for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Can They Help or Harm?
HS Comorbidities: What Conditions Are Linked to Hidradenitis Suppurativa?

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