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Reducing HS Flares: Lifestyle Changes

Merg

830d

I’m looking for lifestyle changes that can help reduce my HS flares

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Psoriasis

Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)

Generalized pain

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    • MadLuv

      733d

      @spookyspoonie I have found that after shaving powder your skin with corn starch it really helped prevent ingrown hairs for me. I just put some in a bowl and use a very large soft brush to apply

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    • spookyspoonie

      799d

      I use magnesium bath flakes for my pain, but I think it has helped my skin heal as well! I have HS and inverse psoriasis. If you shave, I recommend an electric razor to keep from shaving all the way to the skin. I find that ingrown hairs often trigger my hs. You can also do an anti-inflammatory diet to see if it helps.

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      • MadLuv

        733d

        @spookyspoonie I have found that after shaving powder your skin with corn starch it really helped prevent ingrown hairs for me. I just put some in a bowl and use a very large soft brush to apply

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    • Merg

      827d

      I’ll definitely give that a go, worth a try

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    • CherriePixie

      828d

      This will sound strange but my dermo recommends using Head & Shoulders (yes the shampoo, unscented) as body wash and it’s really helped for me! Especially if your flare areas have hair it helps.

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    • Merg

      829d

      I buy it in bulk from Amazon 🙌

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    • Harper

      829d

      Wash affected areas 1 or 2 times daily with Hibiclens (antibacterial wash). It’s the thing that’s helped me the most!

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