Hidradenitis suppurativa flare-ups can make everyday things, like shaving, painful. Learn how you can gently care for your skin with these expert tips.
Like a lot of chronic skin problems, hidradenitis suppurativa doesn’t happen because of something you did or didn’t do. The real culprit here is an immune system attack on hair follicles that causes deep, painful lumps, which sometimes rupture and leak fluid.1 These bumps may suddenly start to pop up more often—due to certain triggers or for no reason at all—and you can’t always prevent that from happening, even if you’re taking medication and following your treatment plan to the letter.
Sayed also suggests steering clear of anything that contains denatured alcohol, “which can burn when you apply it to open sores,” he says. In general, keep an eye on the ingredients that tend to lead to flares, and cut them from your routine. If you can’t seem to find ones that work, ask your derm —they can help you choose products and let you know if something you want to try could potentially cause problems. 5. Soothe inflammation with heat—or ice.
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