Hidradenitis Suppurativa Support Group

Hidradenitis suppurativa (hi-drad-uh-NIE-tis sup-yoo-ruh-TIE-vuh) is rare, long-term skin condition that features small, painful lumps under the skin. The disease manifests as clusters of chronic abscesses or boils, sometimes as large as baseballs, that are extremely painful to the touch and may persist for years with occasional to frequent periods of inflammation,...

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Hello everyone,

I just joined today after finding this site yesterday evening. It's good to finally have people I can talk to that is going through the same thing I am. I have had HS for twenty-years now, diagnosed at thirteen. I have a open wound now under my right arm and in some pain. I'm looking for a doctor right now. I look forward to getting you guys. Be encouraged :)
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Good luck finding a doctor.
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Hello there, my name is Caitlin. I just joined too and I wanted to let you know that you are not alone. I have had an outbreak of 5 spots at once lately and I feel your pain literally.
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Hi Im new as well. i have literally tried everything and still suffer greatly. i am almost at my wits end with this. I actually go to the "best derm" in my state and let him know what meds I need. terrible. i cant believe there are so many sufferers. this saddens me, however, i never had anyone to talk to that even remotely could understand what i go through every day.
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Thank you :) I finally found one, he referred me to a plastic surgeon. My surgery is scheduled for April.
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