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What are some at home treatments that help?

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kotie
kotie

Like otc medicines, ointment, sprays, lotions, oils, vitamins, supplements, anything that helps prevent, soothe, heal, clear up, flare ups? I was just diagnosed and I want to try to do whatever I can to try to manage my HS. I just have the lumps at this point, no drainage or open areas. Bit I still would like to be prepared just in case that changes.

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  • Nfonseca88
    Nfonseca88 kotie

    Posted

    Clindamycin Lotion (not soln) helps with my hidradenitis. I usually apply it when I feel a bump coming. It helps for sure.
    • kotie
      kotie Nfonseca88

      Posted

      Can I use the clindamycin foam? My insurance is really funny about which clindamycin type they cover.
    • Nfonseca88
      Nfonseca88 kotie

      Posted

      You know I really don't know. Check with your doctor. I don't recommend the solution though because it smells like alcohol. Imagine putting alcohol on an opened wound.. ouchhhhh!!!!! sad

  • c02819
    c02819 kotie

    Posted

    Tumeric supplements, zinc supplements and a zinc and menthol salve/cream for soothing if you get a stubborn open wound manuka honey. Nothing for curing it thus far however these are things that help me cope and the supplements seem to help lessen the flares. Look into avoiding night shades I have heard it works for some. Hopefully this helps!!

    Sincerely, - C

  • felicity9000
    felicity9000 kotie

    Posted

    I take tumeric and l-lysine supplements

    Tea tree oil helps too and salve to sooth the lunps but afcourse none of this is a cure!

  • Nfonseca88
    Nfonseca88 kotie

    Posted

    Also, I just learned also that Humira can help for moderate to severe HS. Not sure how it works and how it helps. I'll look it up later but just figured I would mention that and we could all look into it as a new option available.

    • felicity9000
      felicity9000 Nfonseca88

      Posted

      Humira and Remicade are both options! It takes about three months to notice a difference they say! I recently started remicade!
    • c02819
      c02819 felicity9000

      Posted

      Yes I have tried Humira, hoping to try Remicade soon. Having some issues with getting insurance to cover it. Please let me know how it works out for you.
    • felicity9000
      felicity9000 c02819

      Posted

      How has humira worked for u? Do u feel and see a difference?
    • c02819
      c02819 felicity9000

      Posted

      Unfortunately, Humira didn't work for me and the sideffects were rough. I have stage three HS and my body aches all the time. I have heard feedback from others that it worked for them though so don't give up. Unfortunately I have developed sensitivities to alot of the meds and developed hives and severe swelling. I will find my cure though!!!!

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