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Hidradenitis Suppurativa (234)

QUIZ: Can You Recognize Hidradenitis Suppurativa vs. Acne?
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Stages: What Are the 3 Hurley Stages?
8 Causes and Risk Factors of Hidradenitis Suppurativa
What Is Hidradenitis Suppurativa? Facts and Pictures

Treatments (165)

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Weight Loss (32)

Should You Try the Paleo Diet With HS?
Elimination Diet Meal Plan for Identifying HS Triggers
Toothpaste on HS Boils: Is It Effective?
7 FAQs About HS From myHSteam Members

Unroofing (16)

Hidradenitis Suppurativa Pain: Causes and Treatments
Diagnosing and Treating Vulvar Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Groin Surgery: What To Expect
Can HS Affect Your Nose? 7 Tips To Care for a Nose Boil

Topical Antibiotics (36)

Hidradenitis Suppurativa on the Penis and Scrotum: Symptoms and Treatment
What To Do During an HS Flare-Up: Relief Tips
Hidradenitis Suppurativa on the Scalp: Symptoms and Treatment
How I Treat HS at Home

Stop Smoking (34)

Hidradenitis Suppurativa Diagnosis: Physical Exam, Ultrasound, and More
Is HS an Autoimmune Condition?
8 Causes and Risk Factors of Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Smoking: What To Know About Cigarettes and Vaping

Stelara (Ustekinumab) (2)

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

Spironolactone (13)

Spironolactone for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: How Does It Work?
Understanding Treatment for Mild Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Trying To Conceive and HS: What To Know About Treatments
Perianal HS: Symptoms and Management

Resorcinol (4)

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

Remicade (Infliximab) (8)

Does Hidradenitis Suppurativa Raise Cancer Risk?
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Pain: Causes and Treatments
Biologics and Pregnancy: 5 Facts
Biologic Injections for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Facing Your Fears

Radiation Therapy (5)

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

Punch Debridement (Mini Unroofing) (7)

Sweat Gland Removal for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Does It Help?
Surgery for HS: Understand Your Options
What To Know About Surgery for Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Should You Pop Your Hidradenitis Suppurativa Cysts?

Over The Counter Pain Medication (27)

Treating Hidradenitis Suppurativa on and Under the Breasts
What To Know About Surgery for Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Pain: Causes and Treatments
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Stage 1: Pictures, Treatment, and Symptoms

Over The Counter Acne Treatments (12)

African Black Soap for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Can It Help?
Benzoyl Peroxide for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Is It Effective?
Hibiclens for HS: Can You Use Hibiclens on Open Wounds?
Witch Hazel for HS: Is It Beneficial?

Oral Retinoids (18)

Sweat Gland Removal for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Does It Help?
Perianal HS: Symptoms and Management
Should You Pop Your Hidradenitis Suppurativa Cysts?
HS on the Inner Thighs: Symptoms and Treatment

Oral Corticosteroids (10)

Should You Pop Your Hidradenitis Suppurativa Cysts?
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Stage 1: Pictures, Treatment, and Symptoms
Is HS an Autoimmune Condition?
Treatments for Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Oral Antibiotics (47)

How I Treat HS at Home
Can HS Boils Fill Up With Blood?
Carbuncle vs. Abscess: Knowing the Difference (VIDEO)
Hidradenitis Suppurativa on the Scalp: Symptoms and Treatment

Nutrition (24)

Watch on Demand: Diet, Mindfulness, and Yoga for Self-Care
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Stage 3: Pictures and Treatment
Are HS Triggers Preventable? 7 Potential Triggers and More
Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) on the Neck: What To Know

Methotrexate (4)

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

Metformin (11)

Treating Hidradenitis Suppurativa on and Under the Breasts
HS and Metabolic Syndrome: Understanding the Connection
Understanding Treatment for Mild Hidradenitis Suppurativa
HS on the Inner Thighs: Symptoms and Treatment

Light Therapy (10)

Can You Get Rid of HS Scars? 6 Ways To Treat Them
Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) on the Neck: What To Know
Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Psoriasis: How Are They Related?
Laser Hair Removal for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: What To Know

Lifestyle Changes (72)

Treatments for Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Watch on Demand: Diet, Mindfulness, and Yoga for Self-Care
HS Boils and Lumps: How To Manage at Home (VIDEO)
7 Symptoms of Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Incision And Drainage (23)

Pus-Filled Bump on Vagina: 7 Possible Causes and Treatment Tips
Armpit Cyst: Causes and Treatment
Abscess Healing Stages With HS: Pictures and More
Hard Lump After Boil Drained? How To Treat It

Humira (Adalimumab) (23)

Biologics for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: How They Work and More
Can Certain Drugs Trigger HS To Develop?
Antibiotics for HS: What You Need To Know
Treatments for Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Excision (Surgical Removal) (24)

Hidradenitis Suppurativa Diagnosis: Physical Exam, Ultrasound, and More
Can You Get Rid of HS Scars? 6 Ways To Treat Them
Surgery for HS: Understand Your Options
Treatments for Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Cyclosporine (1)

Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Psoriasis: How Are They Related?

Cosentyx (Secukinumab) (8)

Is HS an Autoimmune Condition?
What Is Hidradenitis Suppurativa?
Treatments for Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Biologic Injections for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Facing Your Fears

Corticosteroid Injection (15)

Perianal HS: Symptoms and Management
Pus-Filled Bump on Vagina: 7 Possible Causes and Treatment Tips
Hidradenitis Suppurativa on the Penis and Scrotum: Symptoms and Treatment
Can You Get Hidradenitis Suppurativa Behind Your Ear?

Clinical Trials (2)

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

Birth Control Pills (30)

HS and Diabetes: Understanding the Connection
Postpartum and Breastfeeding With HS: What To Expect
Sweat Gland Removal for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Does It Help?
HS and Pregnancy: What To Expect

Bimzelx (Bimekizumab Bkzx) (7)

Bimekizumab Reduces Severe HS by 75% Over Two Years
Treatments for Hidradenitis Suppurativa
What Is Hidradenitis Suppurativa?
Biologics and Pregnancy: 5 Facts

Aldactone (Spironolactone) (11)

Spironolactone for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: How Does It Work?
Birth Control Pills for HS: What To Know
Antibiotics for HS: What You Need To Know
Understanding Treatment for Mild Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Topics (236)

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Personal Stories (29)

Watch on Demand: Life With a Skin Condition — Candid Conversations
Sex and HS: myHSteam Members Share Challenges and Fears
HS on the Inner Thighs: Symptoms and Treatment
Acceptance: Realigning Expectations and Extending Grace to Ourselves

News (61)

8 Causes and Risk Factors of Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Diagnosis: Physical Exam, Ultrasound, and More
Surgery for HS: Understand Your Options
Antibiotics for HS: What You Need To Know

Roles (50)

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Parent (5)

Managing Hidradenitis Suppurativa at School
Postpartum and Breastfeeding With HS: What To Expect
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Treatment in Puberty
Supporting a Teen With Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Caregiver (3)

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

Multiple Diagnoses (68)

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Acne Rosacea (2)

Hidradenitis Suppurativa or Acne Blackheads: What’s the Difference?
Can HS Affect Your Nose? 7 Tips To Care for a Nose Boil

Adverse Childhood Experiences (Ace) (3)

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

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)

What You Wish You’d Known About HS When You Were First Diagnosed
Perianal HS: Symptoms and Management
10 Tips for Managing Stress With HS
5 Tips for Accessing Mental Health Services

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)

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

Chronic Kidney Disease (Ckd) (1)

Can Hidradenitis Suppurativa Affect the Kidneys?

Chronic Pain (5)

4 Hidradenitis Suppurativa Pain Management Tips From a Doctor
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Pain: Causes and Treatments
Starting Therapy: What To Expect From Mental Health Counseling
Can Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Help Chronic Pain in Hidradenitis Suppurativa?

Crohn's Disease (9)

Who Treats Hidradenitis Suppurativa? Specialists Beyond Dermatologists
IBD and HS: Is There a Connection to Crohn’s and Colitis?
8 Causes and Risk Factors of Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Is HS an Autoimmune Condition?

Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (1)

Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Lupus: How Are They Connected?

Depression (28)

HS Comorbidities: What Conditions Are Linked to Hidradenitis Suppurativa?
Who Treats Hidradenitis Suppurativa? Specialists Beyond Dermatologists
Pictures of Hidradenitis Suppurativa on Skin of Color
Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Psoriatic Arthritis: Is There a Link?

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)

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

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)

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

Infertility (1)

Can HS Cause Infertility in Women?

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Ibd) (12)

IBD and HS: Is There a Connection to Crohn’s and Colitis?
Who Treats Hidradenitis Suppurativa? Specialists Beyond Dermatologists
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Stage 3: Pictures and Treatment
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)

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

PCOS and HS: What’s the Connection?
Can HS Cause Infertility in Women?
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Stage 1: Pictures, Treatment, and Symptoms
Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Psoriatic Arthritis: Is There a Link?

Osteoarthritis (Oa) (1)

Is HS an Autoimmune Condition?

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (Pcos) (7)

8 Causes and Risk Factors of Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Diagnosis: Physical Exam, Ultrasound, and More
Alcohol and Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Your Guide
Can HS Cause Infertility in Women?

Pregnancy Induced High Blood Pressure (3)

Giving Birth With HS: What To Expect
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Age of Onset: When Do Symptoms Start?

Psoriasis (6)

What Can Be Mistaken for Genital Herpes?
Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Psoriasis: How Are They Related?
Is Hidradenitis Suppurativa Contagious?
Watch on Demand: Straight Talk on Skin Conditions With Dr. Kim and Dr. Richmond

Psoriatic Arthritis (5)

8 Causes and Risk Factors of Hidradenitis Suppurativa
CRP Levels, Inflammation, and HS
Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Psoriatic Arthritis: Is There a Link?
What Is Hidradenitis Suppurativa? Facts and Pictures

Rheumatoid Arthritis (7)

HS and Rheumatoid Arthritis: What’s the Connection?
What Is Hidradenitis Suppurativa? Facts and Pictures
8 Causes and Risk Factors of Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Is HS an Autoimmune Condition?

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)

Does Hidradenitis Suppurativa Raise Cancer Risk?
Is Hidradenitis Suppurativa Fatal? What You Should Know
4 Ways To Reduce Your Risk of Skin Cancer With HS
What Is Hidradenitis Suppurativa? Facts and Pictures

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)

How Common Is Hidradenitis Suppurativa? Know the Facts
Is Hidradenitis Suppurativa Fatal? What You Should Know
HS and Diabetes: Understanding the Connection
Who Treats Hidradenitis Suppurativa? Specialists Beyond Dermatologists

Ulcerative Colitis (7)

GLP-1 Drugs for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Can They Help or Harm?
HS Comorbidities: What Conditions Are Linked to Hidradenitis Suppurativa?
Is HS an Autoimmune Condition?
What Is Hidradenitis Suppurativa? Facts and Pictures

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