Skin Care Tips for Hidradenitis Suppurativa 

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If Your Reading This And Have HS Vitamin B5 helps the appearance and tea tree oil

I've been using black seed oil for inflammation & it helps ! I also use Tea Tree oil it helps bring all my lumps to a head & it's really been a life changer also ibuprofen is a anti inflammatory if you have a painful lump 3 200 mg will completely take away your pain !

I’ve had to switch from pads to tampons and I don’t wear underwear unless I’ve left my house. Girl boxer shorts can help and wireless with padding is a good alternative. Wear loose fitting clothes and carry antibacterial wipes where you can wipe things such as your under arms and underboobs and between your thighs. Hope this helps anyone 💕🙏🏽

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. I have been suffering with this for 19 years and taking out dairy is totally working! I'm doing yeast next. I have been to countless doctors since I was 15 and I just gave up because I didn't want to take antibiotics for the rest of my life. I stumbled upon you and your informative videos. You and your practice don't even know how grateful we all are. Your our HS angel. Thank you again!!!!!

I need you as my doctor 😭 you’re so informative about HS and I need this kind of knowledge

A lot of skin problems and acne comes from vitamin deficiencies. Vitamins that help fight acne vitamin A,C,D,E,K, zinc, and collagen all help with fighting acne and help with producing new healthy skin cells! Eat more of these vitamins! I’ve been taking supplements for about two weeks and my vagina area is free of boils I couldn’t be more grateful. I kept telling myself “I know the cure to hidradenitis suppurativa” & “I have clear smoothie skin” there’s lots of RU-vid videos on vitamins that cure acne.

I was just diagnosed with HS after years of struggling with what I thought were simple abscesses. Your videos are thorough and informative, thank you for spending so much time on this topic.

This video is over a year old and I can't tell you how grateful I am to find it. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge so freely. I am having a particularly bad outbreak right now and your series of videos on HS made me feel empowered. Thank you, in particular, for sharing the products you have listed here. I will be checking them out. I want to share a personal tip: Tamanu Oil. I'm a huge fan of this oil for all sorts of skin conditions since it is antibacterial and antifungal and one of the very rare oils that penetrates all the skin layers. I have been in excruciating pain for the last 4 days and applying this oil topically just took my pain level from 7-8/10 to a 3-4. If it helps someone else find relief, then sharing is worth it. Something that I find very interesting is that the diet tips you talked about in other videos apply to PCOS as well. I have both HS and PCOS and have come to believe that these two conditions are very closely related since the dietary treament path is so similar. Looks like those of us that suffer have some serious life changes to consider if we want relief. Thank you again for sharing your knowledge and for helping all of us out. You're putting something out into the world that is helping people in a tremendous amount of pain. Thank you.

WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN!!!! like, subscribe, EVERYTHING! A must visit wherever you are! I'm so thankful to you for this information. I've had abdominoplasty and lancing along with SOOOOOO many antibiotics and pain medications. YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW HELPFUL YOUR VIDEOS ARE!! PLEASE....keep informing!

I got this skin disorder around my senior year in high school. I get it mainly under my armpits, groin area and also buttock. But the most painful under my armpits and groin area

I'M 51,I HAVE HAD HS SINCE I WAS 20..I HATE IT SO MUCH

Anyone watching this, using a hand warmer (hot hands) work as well they stay warm and help with reducing the swelling and promoting a head. I like to wear them in my underwear anytime I get a flare up.

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us HS suffers! I am a wound specialist and love using honey to treat a wealth of wounds! But as an HS suffer, I just recently found out about Neem Oil - it is great!!! I had a severe flare-up in my labia area and it worked wonderfully to take a ping pong ball size boil down in half after 10 minutes of application! Great stuff! Multiple properties as honey and much less sticky! I have had to change my regiment this year and found these products helpful. Thanks again and keep the information coming!

I was finally diagnosed with HS a year ago. It took a lot of doctors (most didn't know anything about HS) to come to this name to what I have. I have had this since I was about 14 or so but it was only a few lesions. About 7 years ago, it seemed like overnight, I had multiple lesions on my face, my scalp, my back, my buttocks and everywhere my underwear touched my body. It was such a relief to give a name to this. That meant I wasn't crazy or neurotic and could go about learning how to live with this condition. I use Cedophyl soap, tea tree shampoo and conditioner, Eucerine calming cream and their original heavy cream and these things have helped but I flare up quite a bit and it seems like each flare up is worse than the last. I realize this is the skin care video but I wanted to say that I had never considered the dietary elements to help with the flare ups and reduce the amount of lesions. I thank you for the time and effort as well as the information you put into these videos. I plan to start an elimination diet today! Thank you again.

As someone who’s had multiple surgeries... the scar tissue DOES NOT STRETCH like normal skin and makes it’s way more painful for when it does (and it will) come back.

I've had HS for many years but just recently got diagnosed. I had a surgery for a chronic open HS wound that got misdiagnosed as a polinidal cyst. I'm living in extreme pain and have a terrible doctor who doesn't really care about me and won't offer any solution to my pain. I feel like I'm living in a nightmare. But she's apparently the only doctor in Virginia who helps people with HS related wounds. Or polinidal cysts. For my smaller legions I'll use some of these tips. Thank you

I've had hidradenitis suppurativa for almost 15 years. I've been to the doctor many times, I've had the same place cut at least 10 times because the doctor didn't know what to do. I've had this all over my body and it hurts everywhere. This is the best information that I've received ever

Your advice on Resveratrol really was my magic bullet. That, and silver colloidal soap and spray, warm baths, and voila, all gone! Thank you!

Vicks vapor rub works well on a new bumps as well as other balms for inflammation, I’ve had success with it as far as nipping it in the bud so to speak or shortening the length of time a bump is around, only apply after cleansing and drying

I use a mixture of tea tree oil & coconut oil as a pain & itch reliver in my groin area.....also under arm area too..... I haven't used deodorant in 2 yrs....also use Neosporin pain & itch relief on open areas underneath my breast covered with a large water proof band aid, just until it stops draining...works great......i hope this helps someone

I have been suffering with this for over 15 years. It has been at it's worse since I gave birth to my daughter, and she's 4 this year. I have finally emotionally am ok to tell people about it. But I must say I love this video and your previous videos pertaining to the diet, supplements and now skin care. I have a goal that with the next year I should see less lesions and will incorporate as well do more research on this skin disease. Thank you for being informative!

I have stage 1 HS. I have found that limiting the things I use and keeping them very mild works best for me. I use a mild goats milk soap with aloe for washing. I also use an EO lavender body lotion and Collitol Silver spray if a sore is starting. Many people use beach, Vicks, HIbiclens etc but I stay away from those. I have worked long and hard to detox my body (and my home) so I don't want to add any more toxins back into my body. I have my lesions tested for "infection" and 99% of the time there is no infection present-just "normal flora." When I get a lesion starting I use hot compresses for hours and hours alternating with cool compresses. I also focus on my nutrition as well.

The worst part is when I bandage it and change it but the gauze sticks to the wound and pulls.

I wish I was one of your patients

The MOST informative and digestible (pun intended) information I've heard about this condition thus far!!

I hope that you may read this, even though it's a year after you posted the video. I just wanted to say that first, I don't usually comment on any video. But you have really helped explain things so well. Very easy for anyone to keep up with & understand. You have in the few videos I have watch provided me & I'm sure anyone who comes across one of your videos. With tons of great information. Not just on the condition you are speaking about. But have touched on many things that just personally jumped out to me because they touched on other health concerns I have been suffering with. It was incredible to listen & just finally realize just how much of my health conditions are much more related then I have come to learn.... I would just like to really really thank you for the very great information. Also one more thing, you mentioned about collagen & connective tissues. In a previous video. I have (EDS): Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, Hypermoble Type, or (HEDS) for short. It's a rare Genetic condition. Only on the past few years have basic doctors even began to learn about this condition. So it's really hard to find a doctor who truly understands & can help. I can see where (EDS) could play a major part in helping cause this condition. You speaking of all the bone broths & collagen powder really interested me. It took me to age 28 & a lot of Health problems before finally finding the right specialist that knew of my condition. Then sent me to the geneticist to get confirmed. You are the first in over a decade of learning of EDS, & seeing a ton of doctors. that has even provided me with any information concerning inflammation, collegen builders, & other ways to help provide myself with things like this my body truly needs. Once again thank you so very much for your help, time, & concern for all of us by providing this information.... Oh, P.S. - just wanted to mention that I have used medical honey & tea tree oil as well too help heal. They both have helped me. Not always heal completely but would give me much relief from pain, reddnes, inflammation & helped in beginning of the healing process. Hope this might be of some help... Thanks again ......

So apparently this is what a pilonial cyst is. Now it is making sense of what I used to have years ago and now it is coming back in a different area.

This makes so much sense in what I have been experiencing. I know that I need to see a dermatologist at this point. My Internist first treated this for me and my OB of 18 mentioned it again. ER doctor stated my flares seems hormonal. My my...

I don’t want to stop eating yeast and sugar and dairy😭

Super informative! Thank you. I'm overweight and I have a lot of friction between my legs and arms which is where I always get the bumps.

Great video, Dr. Ashley. Most of my HS wounds, after the come to a head and burst, won't close or keep filling with pus over and over. Have you experienced that with your patients? Thank you for keep making videos about this condition.

I just came across your videos, watched a couple, and you have helped sooooo much more than my own dermatologist has the whole time ive been a patient.

Why is this even a thing ugh I’ve had it since puberty and just found out about the condition at 19 years old it’s so irritating

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I used the Manuka honey and derm-e for abt 3 years and it helped with the smell but not with the breakouts. I went to my PCP and she gave me a prescription for clindamycin topical to use on the affected areas. It worked for me. Now I only use it when I feel the tightening sensation starting up and haven’t had a full breakout since using it for abt 2 yrs

I have IBS and HS. Just asked about this in your other video. Glad i know. I am looking for a better diet plan now that suits my issues and keeps my kids happy

Y’all remember that this is just a shell of a body, do your best to follow a healthy diet , exercise and avoid these triggers! I know it can be discouraging at times and embarrassing especially for the ladies who get flare ups on and near the groin. Stay focused, stay committed and you’ll see results! I know I have. I do have 3 flare ups right now but I went way hard with the yeast this past weekend so I’m paying for it :( outside of that yes the manuka helps a lot! I’m going to try some of these other products she recommended in the video. I’ll come back with an update. Love you all peace

You have a new subscriber! I really wish you were my doctor ❤

Please do more on hs its very helpful

HI! im from brazil. Thank you so much for helping us! Please don't stop talking about it. Sometimes I feel like medicine has abandoned us. hahaha :(. So please, don't stop!

God bless you for your insight and care and passing it on to us suffering with this

Can you please do a video on deodorants to use? And any tips for hair removal under the arms if thats where you have HS...I need help!

I use a 100% non toxic deodorant that I love from Pure Haven. However it has potato starch in it. I know potato is a “no no” for your diet since it’s a nightshade. Is it okay for topical skincare though? (Thank you for all that y’all do, it has been tremendously helpful!)

What a blessing you are! Thank you thank you thank you! 🙏🏾

Your videos are so helpful. Thank you! Do you have any videos or suggestions for scaring of past abscesses

Thank you for taking the time to do this!

Hello, am so glad to find this channel, I have HS and am scared I don't really understand what's going on with me because I have a rare form of Hidradenitis Suppurativa I have it on my left leg,and I was told that my HS have psoriasis with it.....😢

How about products or therapies to reduce scarring? Thank you!

thank u for reaching out to us with this disease im goma try an infecious disease doc beciz

Thank you so much for helping us.

These vids have helped me Alot. Me, my mom & aunt have this, undiagnosed ofc.. But Ive searched like no freakin’ tomorrow and i came across a name on the condition and also your vids. Im not a big fan of the diet-tips but I will give it a try. Aspecually cut down sugar & dary! Im defenitley going to the doctors to test me for it.

My mom had some issues with this Now I’m having issues. I hate it here

Thank you for the great info You have a lovely voice.

Love her info but my question is what virus did the powers that be release on us, this was not around 30 or 40 years ago, this is not normal and no one is asking the question. I know people dealing with this but if it was not an issue decades ago, what happened? And who did this to us?

I have ordered the manuka honey today and some of their bandages...im hopeful and im about to start my journey with cutting out dairy and yeast...😢 i have a really poor diet so i hope this works....im so tired of this disease

Please add subtitle em not able to listen properly

How do I know what stage of HS I’m on?

i wish there r easy ways to start the diet changes and help heal lesions after pregnancy

Can you tell us what the flesh like matter is that sometimes Protrudes out of the wound? Is it tissue or?

Heads up! Hot water feels like slight relief until the next day. Then its HELL because it will become huge!!

I only get these cysts when I wax or shave. Does this mean I have HS? I noticed I got more after coming off birth control.

Thank you for the video and the knowledgable info could you please share us the link to the study regarding IPL phototherapy and more info regarding the wavelength and intensity of the light used. Thanks in advance Anat

You're such a God sent 🙌🏽🙏🏼❤

I've dealt with HS for over ten years and I definitely wish I'd taken more steps to treat it. I've noticed that shaving areas can irritate the inflamed skin and even cause more cysts, particularly if you get nicks and cuts. Also, moisture has been a huge irritation factor for me. It's a good idea to try to keep those inflamed areas dry. I'm not really sure which deodorants to use, so I've been experimenting with a few unscented sprays and roll-on brands that won't irritate my skin. I had surgery for some cysts that have left some really uncomfortable scarring that I feel embarrassed by and that have actually caused more complications. Do you have any recommendations for reducing old scar tissue?

I’m 30 numerous trips to dermatologist yet can’t tell me I have this 🙁

Gracious thanks for these tips!!

Thank you.

Who would down vote these videos? Stay mad.

Surgery works. Itll come up slightly but itll subside. Also itll be deep underneath, itll just feel uncomfortable. Nothing like the true level of great pain we usally feel. They will come in other areas but my armpits was the WORST. Ive had both armpits done.

Thank you so much for this video and information! so informative

i was recently hospitalized just 5 days after having my baby with afib and it made me more anxious then ever n dnt know what will happen to now how ill cope with everything the positive side the afib reversed for now but i still feel flutters here n there that were monitored thats what got me anxious is becuz whatever doc or nurse saw my hs were like what is that? never heard of it so it took my anxiety through the rough i thought i would breast feed my baby but i rather he be healthy not getting pus filled milk possibly...but i feel sooo sad not to have that special bond thanks to my disease i dnt have a good physcian to work with becuz if i did i would b more relaxed now im achey n nervous so my hearts jumping in my chest more

I hidradenitis suppurativa in between my breast and the area doesn't have the ability to breathe until I go to bed when I'm not wearing a bra what is your suggestion for this issue during the day when I have to wear a bra?

You are my hero. Lifesaver!!

Do you all have any recommendations for overseas surgeons that deal with these type of immune deficiency's ?

You're so beautiful an smart ❤❤ I think it's my gut cause I'm not a smoker an I'm small never been overweight and it doesnt run in my family I'll get a boil maybe once every other year under my pits ..my doctor told me it was staph

Does anyone else have all over body pain when they are starting to have a flair up? I had to take off work year yesterday because it just hurt to move or put on clothes.

Thanks...I am going to purchase the gel and skin biotic creams now.

please steer clear of surgeries don't let doctors cut into your boils because they really don't heal easily at all and doing something like that makes the healing process almost impossible my mom has had three boils cut into underneath her arms and that was over 10 years ago and they have still not healed completely

been suffering immensely during pregnancy

Hello dr.Ashley, Thank you for your very informative videos, I have HS mostly on the growing area, do you advice laser hair removal ? Thank you!

GREAT Information. I've been living with HS since 2016 and was just diagnosis the past January. Where can I get the light treatment you mention?

Epsom salt seems to help me

when ppl in pain they willing to try anything to help. also barometric pressure affects sweling. wonder if submerging in water like divers. the pressure would expand o r tighten affecting muscle and swelling...thus relieving pain

They are way too painful to be squeezing. I’m taking Humira and anti biotics and just had two more lesions show up. I did get the first outbreak lanced. Wow the machine I had to walk around with for 3 weeks to make the wound heal faster for a skin graph.

I began getting this near the end of my pregnancy its so embarssing it was on my bottom now reaching my inner groin area. After having my baby I had a horrible eczema episode it was really bad plus I'm still breastfeeding. I just feel upset about this condition.

How do you get the red out of the lesion , in other words lighten the scar?

So helpful! Thank you!

Thank you so very much!!

So helpful! Thanks

Thank you for this!

What are you thoughts on smoking marijuana with this condition?

Very helpful

Bras...Cotton sports bar's 👌

Wow so glad I found you? This information is quite helpful. I also suffer from being allergic to most fruits and vegetables..no one seems to be able to help me with that yet! 🥴

Broccoli is a man made plant dr sebi wife says there is no nutritional benefit in it do u agree.

I’ve had HS since I was 15yrs old. I always get them under my breast. I am not sure if getting a breast reduction will help because I am a DD but a part of me thinks it will not . What do u think?

Does anyone know if HS and PCOS are related? I was diagnosed with HS last year( had it 10+ years prior with no formal diagnosis) and now I think I may have PCOS. I have symptoms such as irregular periods, extra facia and body hair, male pattern baldness ect. I will be making an appointment with my gyno soon 😏. Just curious

Is the Manuka gel better than a neosporin? Does it have all the same benefits? Just curious if I should buy the manuka gel since I already have tons of Neosporin in my medicine cabinet.

great video! been dealing with this for about 2 years. I have been using hibicleanse underneath arms, should I continue using or is it toxic as well?