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Hidradenitis Suppurativa (234)

3 Layers of COVID-19 Protection: New Vaccines, Prevention Drug, and Tests
Study Links HS to Higher Pregnancy Risks
Getting Started on myHSteam (VIDEO)
40% See HS Symptom Reduction in Povorcitinib Study

Treatments (165)

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Weight Loss (32)

HS and Weight: Is There a Connection With Obesity?
What Is the Best Underwear To Use for HS?
Skin Smells Like Vomit? Reasons Why (VIDEO)
7 FAQs About HS From myHSteam Members

Unroofing (16)

Sweat Gland Removal for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Does It Help?
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Incision and Drainage: 4 Facts To Know
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Tunnels: What To Know
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Stage 2: Pictures and Treatment

Topical Antibiotics (36)

Hidradenitis Suppurativa vs. Ingrown Hair: 5 Differences
Injecting Hydrogen Peroxide Into a Cyst: Can It Help?
Can Mupirocin Ointment Help HS?
What To Do During an HS Flare-Up: Relief Tips

Stop Smoking (34)

Skin Smells Like Vomit? Reasons Why (VIDEO)
Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Lupus: How Are They Connected?
Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Psoriatic Arthritis: Is There a Link?
How Does Menopause Affect HS?

Stelara (Ustekinumab) (2)

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

Spironolactone (13)

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

Resorcinol (4)

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

Remicade (Infliximab) (8)

Hidradenitis Suppurativa Pain: Causes and Treatments
Should You Pop Your Hidradenitis Suppurativa Cysts?
Treatments for Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Does Hidradenitis Suppurativa Raise Cancer Risk?

Radiation Therapy (5)

Hidradenitis Suppurativa on the Scalp: Symptoms and Treatment
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?

Punch Debridement (Mini Unroofing) (7)

Sweat Gland Removal for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Does It Help?
Can Hidradenitis Suppurativa Be Cured? What You Need To Know
What To Know About Surgery for Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Groin Surgery: What To Expect

Over The Counter Pain Medication (27)

Hard Lump After Boil Drained? How To Treat It
My Magic Healer for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Can It Help?
4 Hidradenitis Suppurativa Pain Management Tips From a Doctor
5 Over-the-Counter Treatments for Hidradenitis Suppurativa To Try

Over The Counter Acne Treatments (12)

Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) on the Neck: What To Know
Injecting Hydrogen Peroxide Into a Cyst: Can It Help?
Can Head & Shoulders Help Hidradenitis Suppurativa?
Glycolic Acid for Hidradenitis Suppurartiva: Can It Help?

Oral Retinoids (18)

Hidradenitis Suppurativa Treatment in Puberty
Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Psoriasis: How Are They Related?
Perianal HS: Symptoms and Management
Oral Retinoids for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Are They Effective?

Oral Corticosteroids (10)

Hidradenitis Suppurativa Stage 1: Pictures, Treatment, and Symptoms
Understanding Treatment for Mild Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Stage 2: Pictures and Treatment
HS on the Buttocks: Managing Lesions, Sitting, and More

Oral Antibiotics (47)

Pus-Filled Bump on Vagina: 7 Possible Causes and Treatment Tips
Hidradenitis Suppurativa on the Penis and Scrotum: Symptoms and Treatment
Carbuncle vs. Abscess: Knowing the Difference (VIDEO)
Living With Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Members Share What It’s Like

Nutrition (24)

Elimination Diet Meal Plan for Identifying HS Triggers
7 FAQs About HS From myHSteam Members
HS and Weight: Is There a Connection With Obesity?
Can HS Go Away With Weight Loss?

Methotrexate (4)

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

Metformin (11)

HS on the Inner Thighs: Symptoms and Treatment
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Stage 2: Pictures and Treatment
Trying To Conceive and HS: What To Know About Treatments
HS and Diabetes: Understanding the Connection

Light Therapy (10)

Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) on the Neck: What To Know
Red Light Therapy for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Can It Help?
Hidradenitis Suppurativa on the Scalp: Symptoms and Treatment
Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Psoriasis: How Are They Related?

Lifestyle Changes (72)

How I Treat HS at Home
Finding the Best Bandages for HS: What To Look For (VIDEO)
Finding Relief for HS Symptoms
7 FAQs About HS From myHSteam Members

Incision And Drainage (23)

HS and Acne Conglobata: Is There a Connection?
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Tunnels: What To Know
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Incision and Drainage: 4 Facts To Know
Pus-Filled Bump on Vagina: 7 Possible Causes and Treatment Tips

Humira (Adalimumab) (23)

Biologics and Pregnancy: 5 Facts
Spondylitis and Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Is There a Connection?
6 Tips for Traveling With and Storing Biologic Drugs for HS
Spironolactone for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: How Does It Work?

Excision (Surgical Removal) (24)

HS and Acne Conglobata: Is There a Connection?
Hidradenitis Suppurativa on the Penis and Scrotum: Symptoms and Treatment
Understanding the Use of Ultrasound in Treating HS
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Incision and Drainage: 4 Facts To Know

Cyclosporine (1)

Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Psoriasis: How Are They Related?

Cosentyx (Secukinumab) (8)

Is HS an Autoimmune Condition?
Biologics and Pregnancy: 5 Facts
Newly Approved Drug Reduces HS Symptoms by 50% in Trials
HS and Rheumatoid Arthritis: What’s the Connection?

Corticosteroid Injection (15)

Hidradenitis Suppurativa on the Penis and Scrotum: Symptoms and Treatment
HS and Diabetes: Understanding the Connection
Hidradenitis Suppurativa or Acne Blackheads: What’s the Difference?
Pus-Filled Bump on Vagina: 7 Possible Causes and Treatment Tips

Clinical Trials (2)

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

Birth Control Pills (30)

HS and Diabetes: Understanding the Connection
Postpartum and Breastfeeding With HS: What To Expect
How Does Menopause Affect HS?
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Treatment in Puberty

Bimzelx (Bimekizumab Bkzx) (7)

Treatments for Hidradenitis Suppurativa
What Is Hidradenitis Suppurativa?
Biologics and Pregnancy: 5 Facts
Biologics for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: How They Work and More

Aldactone (Spironolactone) (11)

Hidradenitis Suppurativa Tunnels: What To Know
Spironolactone for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: How Does It Work?
Menstrual Periods and Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Birth Control Pills for HS: What To Know

Topics (236)

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Personal Stories (29)

Hair Removal Cream With HS: Is It Safe? (VIDEO)
Navigating Dating With Hidradenitis Suppurativa: What Members Share and More
Abscess That Turned Purple and Hurts: Causes and Treatment
Can You Swim in a Chlorinated Pool With HS? (VIDEO)

News (61)

Cooking With HS: 4 Recipes With Turmeric
Study Links HS to Higher Pregnancy Risks
Bimekizumab Reduces Severe HS by 75% Over Two Years
Newly Approved Drug Reduces HS Symptoms by 50% in Trials

Expertise Level (151)

Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS): What People Don't See (Infographic)
3 Layers of COVID-19 Protection: New Vaccines, Prevention Drug, and Tests
40% See HS Symptom Reduction in Povorcitinib Study
Hidradenitis Suppurativa on the Penis and Scrotum: Symptoms and Treatment

Format (211)

Hidradenitis Suppurativa on the Penis and Scrotum: Symptoms and Treatment
Cooking With HS: 4 Recipes With Turmeric
Can Urgent Care Lance a Boil? 4 Care Options
CBD for HS: Can It Alleviate the Pain?

Multiple Diagnoses (68)

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Acne Rosacea (2)

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

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)

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

Anxiety (19)

Is Hidradenitis Suppurativa Fatal? What You Should Know
Survey Results: What myHSteam Members Say About the Impact of Stigma and Bias on Their Daily Lives
6 Ways To Try Positive Affirmations for Self-Esteem With HS
Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Psoriatic Arthritis: Is There a Link?

Arthritis (1)

Hidradenitis Suppurativa Stage 3: Pictures and Treatment

Axial Spondyloarthritis (1)

HS Comorbidities: What Conditions Are Linked to Hidradenitis Suppurativa?

Bipolar Disorder (2)

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

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
Can Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Help Chronic Pain in Hidradenitis Suppurativa?
Survey: Most myHSteam Members Say Pain Significantly Impacts Quality of Life
4 Hidradenitis Suppurativa Pain Management Tips From a Doctor

Crohn's Disease (9)

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

What You Wish You’d Known About HS When You Were First Diagnosed
4 Hidradenitis Suppurativa Pain Management Tips From a Doctor
Is Hidradenitis Suppurativa Fatal? What You Should Know
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
Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Psoriatic Arthritis: Is There a Link?
HS and Pregnancy: What To Expect

Eczema (2)

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

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)

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

Infertility (1)

Can HS Cause Infertility in Women?

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Ibd) (12)

Hidradenitis Suppurativa Stage 3: Pictures and Treatment
Biologics and Pregnancy: 5 Facts
GLP-1 Drugs for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Can They Help or Harm?
Who Treats Hidradenitis Suppurativa? What To Know

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)

Hidradenitis Suppurativa Stage 1: Pictures, Treatment, and Symptoms
How Common Is Hidradenitis Suppurativa? Know the Facts
Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Psoriatic Arthritis: Is There a Link?
Can HS Cause Infertility in Women?

Osteoarthritis (Oa) (1)

Is HS an Autoimmune Condition?

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (Pcos) (7)

HS Comorbidities: What Conditions Are Linked to Hidradenitis Suppurativa?
Alcohol and Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Your Guide
8 Causes and Risk Factors of Hidradenitis Suppurativa
PCOS and HS: What’s the Connection?

Pregnancy Induced High Blood Pressure (3)

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

Psoriasis (6)

8 Causes and Risk Factors of Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Watch on Demand: Straight Talk on Skin Conditions With Dr. Kim and Dr. Richmond
Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Psoriasis: How Are They Related?
Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Psoriatic Arthritis: Is There a Link?

Psoriatic Arthritis (5)

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

Rheumatoid Arthritis (7)

What Is Hidradenitis Suppurativa? Facts and Pictures
HS and Rheumatoid Arthritis: What’s the Connection?
Is HS an Autoimmune Condition?
CRP Levels, Inflammation, and HS

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
Abscess That Turned Purple and Hurts: Causes and Treatment
HS Comorbidities: What Conditions Are Linked to Hidradenitis Suppurativa?

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)

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

Type 2 Diabetes (7)

How Common Is Hidradenitis Suppurativa? Know the Facts
Who Treats Hidradenitis Suppurativa? What To Know
PCOS and HS: What’s the Connection?
HS and Diabetes: Understanding the Connection

Ulcerative Colitis (7)

Is HS an Autoimmune Condition?
IBD and HS: Is There a Connection to Crohn’s and Colitis?
8 Causes and Risk Factors of Hidradenitis Suppurativa
HS Comorbidities: What Conditions Are Linked to Hidradenitis Suppurativa?
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