What are HS flares like for you?

@chowdahead23 I’m finding that those seem to be related with me too. I’m noticing a pattern more and more frequently that I didn’t notice before. Is there a certain severity where you go to the dermatologist? Yes yes yes. So much itch. But I can’t itch bc of pain lol. Doesn’t work too well. I’m also allergic to most adhesives so if I try to put something over it to protect, I get like a burn the whole size where there is adhesive on the bandaid. It is very unfortunate. Stupid HS 😑

@Leggs I’m trying to decide between heat and ice on one that has already burst an hour ago, I wish it was that easy. I have the stubborn ones like you too, they drain and fill over and over again, ugh. And I agree with you!! I just bought a new bra an actual bra. Wore it for like 8 hrs and had 4 new spots than got inflamed super fast. So I guess that’s a no go 🫠

@Mrs.T when more than one is in pain it’s so awful. Which as others say as well, is mostly all the time. I hate to use the word prefer.. but is it easier for you to have them in many areas or all in one? I have mine in many places and they’re in clusters in each place. I hate it when they’re everywhere bc it’s harder to find a comfortable position. But when they’re in one spot they build on the pain and ugh. It all sucks! Do you ever use heat or ice?

@Leggs I think that may be how I will classify and ditto. Just constant. I’d like to go to my dermatologist but I never know when an appropriate time to go is. Do you get yours predominately in one area? Or do they move around? Do you any ice or heat?

@ShaeT do you ever use any heat or ice?

@ShaeT see that’s why I question what a flare is bc I’m the same. I have a minimum of 1-2 inflamed ones at a time. So in a constant state of flare? Lol. I don’t know what to consider a flare up. So thank you. And yes those scars with the tunneling are very sore!