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Because of my HS I am not able to wear denim anymore. Not only do I put myself down for it but my loved ones criticize me for dressing sloppy, even when I explain why I wear the clothing I do. These are my children, and husband. I embarrass them and it makes me feel really bad about myself. I don't know what to do about this situation. Does anyone have any judgment free advice? Thank you š
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Excessive Sweating
Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)
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@Soskae so smart! Never thought of this!
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Ask your family if itās more important to them for you to look good, or be ok. Ask them if they would rather you look good even if it means that you will be in pain. Ask them if it is more important to look good or feel good? Finally explain that you know someone, me, who has become suicidal as a result of shame from HS. I am not currently suicidal, but the feeling of being an absolute leper, cast aside by my family, can provoke it. Do they want to be a part of society that is going to shame you? Does your husband want to be a person that judges you akin to the judgmental bitch at the store? Do they know that you already feel shame in wearing what you NEED to? Even before they add further shame? Know that you are not alone. And donāt forget to be grateful. Youāre a mom, a wife, thatās awesome!!!
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Iāve tried a few and they all work about the same for me Iāve found the most important thing is to find the correct fit vs specific material. If itās too tight itās uncomfortable, shows through your clothes and Iāll get an HS flare under the waste band. Too loose and it doesnāt feel any different than other clothes. The most important thing to me is that it fits snug against my crotch comfortably.
Thank you so much. Any specific brand you'd recommend?
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COMPRESSION SHORTS HAVE SAVED MY LIFE! I can NEVER wear any fabric against my legs for more than 2 hours without extreme chafing and an HS flare. I wear compression shorts under jeans, leggings and every other sort of article of clothing. It wicks away moisture, prevents rubbing, itās light weight and slimming. Feeling like your body is sabotaging you because you canāt do a basic human function of wearing clothes takes itās toll and is something Iād be shocked if people with skin conditions didnāt go through. Itās definitely not okay for people to judge what you wear and ultimately wear what makes you comfortable and if thatās sweats or dresses do it! But if you want the freedom to wear jeans or leggings then give compression shorts a try because you deserve to wear what ever youād like and makes YOU feel the best.
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I wear leggings everyday and my skin is still very irritated. My hs is between my thighs and buttocks. I also have depression and I'm starting to feel hopeless. What fabric materials do you all find least uncomfortable.
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have you tried leggings or jeggings? is there a certain "safe" material you can wear (cotton, polyester, etc). you can absolutely look nice while avoiding fabrics that trigger flares! you are not an embarrassment for dressing the way you need to in order to mitigate your pain
During winter times, I've found a trick of wearing comfortable underpants that protect my skin, works like a charm :-)
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