what can i use at home for HS?

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Hi ,  im self diagnose , ive been dealing with all the symptoms since im 13. Now at 28 i found what it was onthe net ! i have a doctor i visit every month for a back problem . I always been ashamed of myself but i found the courage to show her .. she said it was nothing lol .Its getting worstnow its spreading . I have black blue bumps on my belly and upper tighs since a year . I asked to see a dermatologist and she said no , she also said shes the one that decides. She haven’t see my bumpsand scars since 4 years thou. I would like some help to self medicate . Im so happy i now know what i have . I thought iwas just gross and that my sweat was kinda toxic. I would like toknow what kind of cleaning products i can buy , what kind of creams too . Please help me ! im tired of the puss that i take out every day . Is it better to not « purge » my bumps? is it why it spreads? i would take any advices you can give . Thank you so much , i didmt know other people had the same burden then me . sorry english isnt my language. thanks 

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    Hello,

    The HS spreads based on what stage you are. HS is known to tunnel. In regards to washes. Hibiclens usually works well. I am not sure of any creams. Some find a tea tree oil helpful. I personally take a Tumeric supplement. I wash with Hibiclens 3 days a week (every day made my skin sensitive) then the other days I use a tumeric soap. Make sure whatever soap you use it is fragrance free. The same goes for you detergents. I would recommend not using any lotions in that area. In regards to puss. Be vary careful if you are squeezing the nodules. You can damage the skin below the lesion and release the puss under the skin. I did this in the beginning. Ended up with a large raised area with blisters and all. You may use warm compresses to help drain the lession. Many believe the HS is caused by a food allergy. Although this theory doesn't have enough research backing it. It does make sense. The trick is finding the food you are sensitive to. The popular ones are gluten, dairy and night shades (everyone is different).

    Let me know if you have any other questions!

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    im clearly at two , i have some tunnels , like i could attach earrings to my old wounds , i just think my doctor thinks im dirty 
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    also im vegan since years and im eat no gluten except on occasions , not that i knew it helped just cuz im a health freak , i drink gold soup made with turmeric since like 3 years i think . i never saw any change . If i dont squeeze it the boil open anyways but i have some deep stuff big like a little golf ball .. im thinking of just going to the emergency sometimes 😞. 

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