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    Help for Hidradenitis Suppurativa

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    What Is Hidradenitis Suppurativa?

    Learn the symptoms and causes of these painful skin bumps, also called hidradenitis suppurativa.

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    What to Expect With This Skin Condition

    You’ve been diagnosed with hidradenitis suppurativa. Now what? Here's a look at how this skin disease impacts your life.

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    A Look Inside Blocked Hair Follicles

    Hidradenitis suppurativa, or HS, causes blocked and inflamed hair follicles which can look like pimples. Here's what you need to know.

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    Symptoms of HS

    A painful bump on your skin could be anything, but learn what hidradenitis suppurativa looks like and how to begin treatment.

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    Questions to Ask Your Doctor

    Get the most out of your appointment with this list of topics you can discuss.

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    Complications That May Come Up

    Hidradenitis suppurativa can cause problems besides painful lumps beneath the skin. Here’s a guide to these complications and what you can do about them.

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    Ways to Stress Less and Live Better

    It’s stressful to live with a skin condition like HS. But there are good ways to handle the strain and keep depression or anxiety from taking over.

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    What Else Could It Be?

    Hidradenitis suppurativa is rare, and it can look like many common skin conditions, from acne to folliculitis. Here's what your doctor will check on.

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    Why Diagnosis Is Hard

    It's important to treat hidradenitis suppurativa early, but some symptoms mimic other diseases. Here’s what to look out for.

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    What You Can Do at Home for Relief

    Small shifts in your lifestyle may help blocked hair follicles more than medical treatment can. Try these home remedies for hidradenitis suppurativa.

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    Wound Care for Flares

    Be gentle with wounds caused by blocked hair follicles. Avoid infection and scars with these tips.

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    Treat Without Surgery

    While there is no cure for hidradenitis suppurativa, there are many treatment options that can ease symptoms that don’t require surgery.

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    How Biologics Can Help Flare-ups and Breakouts

    Learn more about treating hidradenitis suppurativa with biologics.

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    Home Care Tips for Your Blocked Hair Follicles

    Here’s what to do once you leave your doctor’s office.

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    Challenges for Women With HS

    There are ways to manage this inflammatory condition that affects more women than men.

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    Surgery Options

    Surgery, whether it's minimally invasive or a more extensive procedure, may be the best option to treat these pimple-like lumps and lesions.

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    Foods to Avoid

    Though more research needs to be done, certain foods may worsen your hidradenitis suppurativa.

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    Myths and Facts About HS

    How much do you know about hidradenitis suppurativa? Test your knowledge of this skin condition.

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