If you have hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), an inflammatory skin condition characterized by painful cysts and bumps, making adjustments to your lifestyle is critical for keeping flares of HS symptoms in check.
Every person is unique — and each case of HS is different. These tips can help reduce the severity of hidradenitis suppurativa flare-ups, but it’s always a good idea to check with your dermatologist to find the HS treatment path that’s right for you.
Dr. Kahn is a board-certified dermatologist and assistant clinical professor at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.
References
American Academy of Dermatology Association. (2022). Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Diagnosis and Treatment.
Dufour, DN, et al. (2014). Hidradenitis suppurativa: a common and burdensome, yet under-recognised, inflammatory skin disease. Postgraduate Medical Journal.
König, A, et al. (1999). Cigarette smoking as a triggering factor of hidradenitis suppurativa. Dermatology.
Kromann, CB, et al. (2014). The influence of body weight on the prevalence and severity of hidradenitis suppurativa. Acta Dermato-Venereologica.
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