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Products I Use To Help My Hidradenitis Suppurativa
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items I have dealt with HS since I was 12 years old. I am not a dermatologist or esthetician by any means, but these are all items that have helped me manage my Hidradenitis Suppurative and prevent painful flare-ups. I hope you are able to find something t...
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Soaps/Exfoliants
Post Shower/Topical Treatments
Vitamins
Shower Essentials
Soaps/Exfoliants
Exfoliants are the most important part in my routine at preventing flare ups, because this is where all the dead skin cells and bacteria are getting removed from my skin. I do not use all these products together. I would say to alternate between usin...
This stretches and is able to exfoliate in difficult to reach areas. Use on days when you don't use a chemical exfoliant
African Exfoliating Bath Sponge - Nylon Net Sponge - African Sponge - Sapo Sponge - Ghana Sponge - African Net Sponge - Long Length
The best everyday soap and it helps brighten hyperpigmentation
Raw African soap - Ghana (8 oz)
I mostly use this for when I am having a flare up and it helps dry up cysts
PanOxyl Maximum Strength Antimicrobial Acne Foaming Wash for Face, Chest and Back with 10% Benzoyl Peroxide - Unscented - 5.5oz
Nothing has brightened my hyperpigmentation faster than this soap
Original Kojie San Facial Beauty Soap - 100g, 3 Bars Per Pack - Guaranteed Authentic
This has worked the most at preventing flare ups and its evened out my entire complexion
Naturium The Perfector Salicylic Acid Skin Smoothing Body Wash - 16.9 fl oz
Post Shower/Topical Treatments
These are all items that I use after the shower. I do not use the benzoyl peroxide everyday, that's just for when I have a painful cyst that I am trying to heal faster.
After shower, this helps with spot treatment
Max. Strength Acne Medication - 1oz - up & up™
For a more holistic treatment, this works the same as the benzoyl peroxide. You can also try bellybutton oiling to help with body inflammation and preventing flare ups
Black Castor Oil - Heritage Store | Ulta Beauty
This deodorant is gentle on my skin and has a soft smell!
Ivory Gentle Aluminum Free Deodorant Hint of Chamomile, 2.4 oz
this product helps subdue my flare ups
5% Niacinamide Body Serum
Vitamins
Hormone regulation is one of the most important things in preventing flare ups. A lot of my flare ups happen when I am not balanced. These are all vitamins that I take daily to help with that.
this multivitamin has a little bit of everything and I noticed it makes my nails grow stronger
Vitafusion Women's Bone and Metabolism Daily Multivitamin Gummy Formula, 150 CT
A stronger immune system helps with flare ups
Vitafusion Vitamin D3, 2000 IU Gummies (275 ct.)
This helps with better metabolism and in turn better body regulation
Vitafusion B12 Gummy Vitamin
The better sleep you get, the more balanced your cortisol levels are and thus helping with flare ups
vitafusion Max Strength Melatonin Gummy Supplements, Strawberry Sleep Supplements, 100 Ct
For gut health!
Chobani Strawberry on the Bottom Nonfat Greek Yogurt - 5.3oz
Shower Essentials
A detachable shower head is essential to ensure that you are washing soap and bacteria off of all areas of your body
Delta 75701C
I use Men's razors to help get a clean shave on my armpits and bikini area
Gillette Sensor3 Sensitive Men's Disposable Razors - 12ct