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Types (232)

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Hidradenitis Suppurativa (234)

40% See HS Symptom Reduction in Povorcitinib Study
Finding Relief for HS Symptoms
HS and Hot Yoga: Is It Safe?
How I Treat HS at Home

Treatments (165)

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Weight Loss (32)

GLP-1 Drugs for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Can They Help or Harm?
HS and Acne Conglobata: Is There a Connection?
HS and Weight: Is There a Connection With Obesity?
What Is the Best Underwear To Use for HS?

Unroofing (16)

Perianal HS: Symptoms and Management
What To Know About Surgery for Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Sweat Gland Removal for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Does It Help?
Pus-Filled Bump on Vagina: 7 Possible Causes and Treatment Tips

Topical Antibiotics (36)

Neosporin for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Should You Avoid It?
Hidradenitis Suppurativa on the Penis and Scrotum: Symptoms and Treatment
Carbuncle vs. Abscess: Knowing the Difference (VIDEO)
How I Treat HS at Home

Stop Smoking (34)

Hidradenitis Suppurativa vs. Ingrown Hair: 5 Differences
4 Ways To Reduce Your Risk of Skin Cancer With HS
Toothpaste on HS Boils: Is It Effective?
Skin Smells Like Vomit? Reasons Why (VIDEO)

Stelara (Ustekinumab) (2)

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

Spironolactone (13)

Understanding Treatment for Mild Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Treating Hidradenitis Suppurativa on and Under the Breasts
HS and Pregnancy: What To Expect
HS on the Inner Thighs: Symptoms and Treatment

Resorcinol (4)

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

Remicade (Infliximab) (8)

Biologic Injections for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Facing Your Fears
Does Hidradenitis Suppurativa Raise Cancer Risk?
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Pain: Causes and Treatments
Can Certain Drugs Trigger HS To Develop?

Radiation Therapy (5)

Can You Get Rid of HS Scars? 6 Ways To Treat Them
Hidradenitis Suppurativa on the Scalp: Symptoms and Treatment
Skin Cancer With Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Signs To Watch Out For
Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Psoriasis: How Are They Related?

Punch Debridement (Mini Unroofing) (7)

Treatments for Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Groin Surgery: What To Expect
Should You Pop Your Hidradenitis Suppurativa Cysts?
What To Know About Surgery for Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Over The Counter Pain Medication (27)

My Magic Healer for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Can It Help?
Can Essential Oils Help Hidradenitis Suppurativa?
4 Hidradenitis Suppurativa Pain Management Tips From a Doctor
Hard Lump After Boil Drained? How To Treat It

Over The Counter Acne Treatments (12)

Emu Oil for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Can It Help?
Witch Hazel for HS: Is It Beneficial?
Benzoyl Peroxide for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Is It Effective?
Glycolic Acid for Hidradenitis Suppurartiva: Can It Help?

Oral Retinoids (18)

Hidradenitis Suppurativa on the Scalp: Symptoms and Treatment
Hidradenitis Suppurativa or Acne Blackheads: What’s the Difference?
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Treatment in Puberty
Hidradenitis Suppurativa on the Penis and Scrotum: Symptoms and Treatment

Oral Corticosteroids (10)

Is HS an Autoimmune Condition?
Treatments for Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Understanding Treatment for Mild Hidradenitis Suppurativa
HS on the Buttocks: Managing Lesions, Sitting, and More

Oral Antibiotics (47)

Pus-Filled Bump on Vagina: 7 Possible Causes and Treatment Tips
Living With Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Members Share What It’s Like
Carbuncle vs. Abscess: Knowing the Difference (VIDEO)
HS and Acne Conglobata: Is There a Connection?

Nutrition (24)

HS and Weight: Is There a Connection With Obesity?
Should You Try the Paleo Diet With HS?
7 FAQs About HS From myHSteam Members
HS and Metabolic Syndrome: Understanding the Connection

Methotrexate (4)

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

Metformin (11)

Spironolactone for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: How Does It Work?
HS and Diabetes: Understanding the Connection
Discharge With HS
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Stage 2: Pictures and Treatment

Light Therapy (10)

CO2 Laser Treatment for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: 5 Key Facts
Can You Get Rid of HS Scars? 6 Ways To Treat Them
Treatments for Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hidradenitis Suppurativa on the Scalp: Symptoms and Treatment

Lifestyle Changes (72)

Can Essential Oils Help Hidradenitis Suppurativa?
Can Potatoes Help Boils? (VIDEO)
How I Treat HS at Home
7 FAQs About HS From myHSteam Members

Incision And Drainage (23)

Abscess Healing Stages With HS: Pictures and More
Can Urgent Care Lance a Boil? 4 Care Options
Hard Lump After Boil Drained? How To Treat It
Pus-Filled Bump on Vagina: 7 Possible Causes and Treatment Tips

Humira (Adalimumab) (23)

6 Tips for Traveling With and Storing Biologic Drugs for HS
Biologic Injections for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Facing Your Fears
Spironolactone for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: How Does It Work?
Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Lupus: How Are They Connected?

Excision (Surgical Removal) (24)

Hidradenitis Suppurativa Incision and Drainage: 4 Facts To Know
Can You Get a Breast Reduction With Hidradenitis Suppurativa?
Understanding the Use of Ultrasound in Treating HS
What Is Wide Local Excision for Hidradenitis Suppurativa?

Cyclosporine (1)

Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Psoriasis: How Are They Related?

Cosentyx (Secukinumab) (8)

HS and Rheumatoid Arthritis: What’s the Connection?
Biologic Injections for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Facing Your Fears
What Is Hidradenitis Suppurativa?
Biologics and Pregnancy: 5 Facts

Corticosteroid Injection (15)

Hidradenitis Suppurativa or Acne Blackheads: What’s the Difference?
Can You Get Hidradenitis Suppurativa Behind Your Ear?
Sweat Gland Removal for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Does It Help?
HS and Diabetes: Understanding the Connection

Clinical Trials (2)

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

Birth Control Pills (30)

Can HS Cause Infertility in Women?
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Treatment in Puberty
HS and Diabetes: Understanding the Connection
How Does Menopause Affect HS?

Bimzelx (Bimekizumab Bkzx) (7)

Biologics and Pregnancy: 5 Facts
Bimekizumab Reduces Severe HS by 75% Over Two Years
Biologic Injections for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Facing Your Fears
Biologics for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: How They Work and More

Aldactone (Spironolactone) (11)

Birth Control Pills for HS: What To Know
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Tunnels: What To Know
Spironolactone for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: How Does It Work?
How Does Menopause Affect HS?

Topics (236)

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Personal Stories (29)

Skin Smells Like Vomit? Reasons Why (VIDEO)
Abscess That Turned Purple and Hurts: Causes and Treatment
Can Raisins Help With Boils? Know the Facts
7 FAQs About HS From myHSteam Members

News (61)

Boil vs. Pimple: 5 Differences Worth Knowing
How Common Is Hidradenitis Suppurativa? Know the Facts
Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Lupus: How Are They Connected?
Cooking With HS: 4 Recipes With Turmeric

Roles (50)

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Parent (5)

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

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)

Supporting a Teen With Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Treatment in Puberty
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?
Spondylitis and Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Is There a Connection?
CRP Levels, Inflammation, and HS

Anxiety (19)

5 Tips for Accessing Mental Health Services
Hidradenitis Suppurativa on the Penis and Scrotum: Symptoms and Treatment
What You Wish You’d Known About HS When You Were First Diagnosed
6 Ways To Try Positive Affirmations for Self-Esteem With 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)

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

Crohn's Disease (9)

Who Treats Hidradenitis Suppurativa? Specialists Beyond Dermatologists
Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Lupus: How Are They Connected?
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)

Pictures of Hidradenitis Suppurativa on Skin of Color
What You Wish You’d Known About HS When You Were First Diagnosed
Who Treats Hidradenitis Suppurativa? Specialists Beyond Dermatologists
Hidradenitis Suppurativa on the Penis and Scrotum: Symptoms and Treatment

Diabetes (4)

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

Eczema (2)

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

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
Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Psoriatic Arthritis: Is There a Link?
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
IBD and HS: Is There a Connection to Crohn’s and Colitis?
Spondylitis and Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Is There a Connection?
Biologics and Pregnancy: 5 Facts

Insomnia (2)

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

Liver Disease (1)

The Connection Between Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Liver Diseases

Lymphedema (1)

Genital Swelling With HS: Understanding Lymphedema

Metabolic Syndrome (4)

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

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 and Psoriatic Arthritis: Is There a Link?
HS and Weight: Is There a Connection With Obesity?
Can HS Cause Infertility in Women?
GLP-1 Drugs for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Can They Help or Harm?

Osteoarthritis (Oa) (1)

Is HS an Autoimmune Condition?

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (Pcos) (7)

HS Comorbidities: What Conditions Are Linked to Hidradenitis Suppurativa?
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Diagnosis: Physical Exam, Ultrasound, and More
8 Causes and Risk Factors of Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Alcohol and Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Your Guide

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

Rheumatoid Arthritis (7)

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

Sexual Dysfunction (2)

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

Skin Cancer (7)

What Is Hidradenitis Suppurativa? Facts and Pictures
Does Hidradenitis Suppurativa Raise Cancer Risk?
Skin Cancer With Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Signs To Watch Out For
Abscess That Turned Purple and Hurts: Causes and Treatment

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)

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

Ulcerative Colitis (7)

Who Treats Hidradenitis Suppurativa? Specialists Beyond Dermatologists
What Is Hidradenitis Suppurativa? Facts and Pictures
GLP-1 Drugs for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Can They Help or Harm?
8 Causes and Risk Factors of Hidradenitis Suppurativa

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