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spookyspoonie

774d

any tips for the body odor caused by HS? I'm showering 2-3 times a day, but still smell so bad it's nauseating šŸ˜­

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    • molly_f

      741d

      Try Lume deodorant :)

    • molly_f

      741d

      Try Lume deodorant :)

    • spookyspoonie

      766d

      Thank you. Unfortunately I have to be really careful with perfumes & deodorants as I also have inverse psoriasis, and putting stuff on those sores is not a fun time. I don't have any infection at the moment, but I feel a flare coming on so maybe I have pus building up and just don't know it yet. I'm just grateful I don't have to go out often

    • Tuliptrees

      766d

      Iā€™ve been trying to fix the same problem, if itā€™s caused by infection I cover the spots with a hydrocolloid patch when Iā€™m out of the house

    • Temprise

      767d

      I FELT THIS. The sad part the smell is noticeableā€¦ Iā€™m assuming the open wounds are causing the smell for you / pus? Iā€™ve found washing my infected area and using hydrogen peroxide has helped. Also making sure to wear perfume and deodorant (duh). Itā€™s so embarrassing having that smell I truly feel your paim

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