Products I Use To Help My Hidradenitis Suppurativa
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...
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
The best everyday soap and it helps brighten hyperpigmentation
I mostly use this for when I am having a flare up and it helps dry up cysts
Nothing has brightened my hyperpigmentation faster than this soap
This has worked the most at preventing flare ups and its evened out my entire complexion
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
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
This deodorant is gentle on my skin and has a soft smell!
this product helps subdue my flare ups
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
A stronger immune system helps with flare ups
This helps with better metabolism and in turn better body regulation
The better sleep you get, the more balanced your cortisol levels are and thus helping with flare ups
For gut health!
Shower Essentials
A detachable shower head is essential to ensure that you are washing soap and bacteria off of all areas of your body
I use Men's razors to help get a clean shave on my armpits and bikini area