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steveneales
steveneales

Hi Im 26 and have suffered with acne since i was 13/14 been on and off different tablets since to clear it up.  I am on my second course in 5 years on isotretinoin which has been doubled to 80mg a day now.  My dermetologist told me it sounds like HS i have around my groin and inner thigh area and the tablets i am taking will help.  After reading basically everywhere they wont i have decided to look around and speak to others to see what i can do to help. From reading others i have noticed it started a few years ago when i got boils under my armpits and after finding nivia for men with no alchol and with minerals it controls it, if i use anything else it flares up. Now  I get them nearly every week on my thigh and lately on my groin which is horrible and pops puss's and bleeds. I got some antibiotics for it and now 3 weeks later it has flared back up again.  I suffer from stiff legs when get up and move so this doesnt help as it is very uncomfortable to walk. I work in a local retail shop so I'm on my feet everyday. I have joined the gym but find it hard to go because of the pain I can be in. 

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  • rubikscube
    rubikscube steveneales

    Posted

    Hi,

    Not sure what you mean by HS? If you have acne on your face and back etc you can help to control this by avoiding soap and harsh chemicals as these will 'strip' the skin of it's natural oils(which contain an antibacterial action). If you are getting pus filled pustules in the groin and underarms, this sounds as though the hair follicle are becomming infected. Try using an exfolient to gently remove dead skin cells. Then use an antibacteral mosituriser, to keep the skin soft. Do not use antipirsperents-only gentle deodorants. Dont use aftershave on your face, but treat your skin gently. If you get pustules, only break the head gently and do not forfibly 'squeeze' the contents as this will lead to scarring / pitting of the skin. Using a clay -kaolin mask can help as it helps to 'draw out' impurities and absorb excess sebaceous (oil). You can use this on other areas of your body and not just the face. It's available from some chemists in powder form and you just mix a desert spoon full with a few drps of water to make a paste. leave on for 15-20 mins and rinse off with warm water (dont put excess in the sink-as it will block).

    REduce the amount of sugar in your diet-it does help.

    Try Lavera products for men-Holland and Barratt or online

    Eve Taylor (from beauty salons)

    Avoid products that contain -mineral oil and Parabens as these can block the pores.

    Wear loose cotton briefs

    Look out for ingrowing hairs!

    All the best-hope it helps.

     

    • steveneales
      steveneales rubikscube

      Posted

      HS = Hidradenitis suppurativa.

      I only use the deodrant because it is the only one i have used and tested that keeps it at bay.  I run out and use anything else then it flares back up again. 

  • Ironrachey
    Ironrachey steveneales

    Posted

    It's not unusual for meds of different types to not help, so I would suggest looking into the food side of things. Look online or on Facebook as there is lots of info around. Changing my diet has helped me and others too, so certainly worth looking into and giving it a try.

    :-)

    • steveneales
      steveneales Ironrachey

      Posted

      Hi thanks i never looked into the food side of it.  I have read a few things on here now and im going to cut everything out and introduce them 1 by 1. smile
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