I used to have lots of dark marks in my groin area and now it is gone. I think it just takes time as I don't think I ever did anything for it in the past. I honestly don't think the ladies will be looking for the spots. Keep your chin up :)

it looks really ugly and could turn off anyone... i am not worried about the cysts i am more worried about the marks... i have some how reduce my breakouts by 70% but the marks takes forever to fade away.. anyways thanks leonessa

Hey funkybuddha, I have the same issue. I feel like my HS is veryyy mild, I get a bump once in a while and they're not nearly as bad as they used to be. But the scars! OHMYGOODNESS. I've never had any issues with anywhere other than my butt (knock on wood); however, I'm a 23 year old single woman.... and you can see how this causes insecurities while.. being intimate.

I've been trying scar creams a lot, and none really have seemed to make a difference for me. I tried Celtrixa stretch mark cream, because why not, you know? It seemed to help take some of the color away, in my opinion, but nothing miraculous. I keep looking for remedies for hyperpigmentation but I am going to try to look at all my options when I see a dermatologist (currently don't have insurance).

If you find any miracles, let me know.

My Butt Looks like it got squashed by a Giant Roller....It's all disformed and combobulated, have no butt crack, lumps, bumps, and thick scar tissue...if my husband wanted to leave me that would be a good excuse but we've been married 16 years now, HS and all. I highly doubt that a girl would even say boo about your dark marks. Just be yourself and she will to.

Hi, I've been getting pulse dye laser treatments for a little over three years now. It has made a massive difference. It has quite a few appointments and isn't exactly cheap, but it has really been worth it. My dermatologist told me I am on the lower end of the spectrum for HS, but I still had scarring from areas where the infections were reoccurring. My skin is still not perfect and probably never will be, but they have definitely improved. Also, after my first couple of treatments (combined with the use of topical antibiotics), I stopped getting as many infections reoccurring in the same area. This has helped stop sinus track formation on my skin. Hope this helps...oh, and if you do get the pulse dye laser treatment, make sure to go to a certified dermatologist!

i was using proactive's dark spot corrector .. it did fade my scars initially but now i feel its not working

After I saw this post, I did some research and ordered some things off Amazon:
Lavender Oil: supposed to help with the bumps and lesions, I don't know if it will affect the hyperpigmentation.
Hydroquinone: supposed to help with hyperpigmentation; have only applied twice so far
Azelaic Acid: supposed to help with hyperpigmentation; haven't received this one yet.

I researched things to help with post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and I found that the hydroquinone and azelaic acid are supposed to be helpful, especially when used together. I read good reviews on them as well.

I will update in a week or two to let you know if I notice any difference.

mustlovedogs423, i'll stay posted to read what progress you have with those products you ordered. Good luck!

funkybuddha, It'll take some time until we're able to overcome the shame that comes with HS but you can't let it control your life. I'm a 26 y/o female and my HS is also on my bottom. My ex-boyfriends knew of this, which at the time i thought it was plain ol' acne, and they never made me feel uncomfortable or ashamed. It's actually more embarrassing for a girl than for a guy. I recently started dating this guy and we haven't been intimate yet but i've already brought it up since we were already on the subject of acne. It makes it easier to talk about it first before they see it because if you keep it from them they're going to assume it's something else like an STD because you're avoiding it.

In regards to the marks, i've seen a bit of improvement in the last year or so. This is what i'm currently doing; after I shower (wash with Hibiclens) I apply Cocoa Butter Formula. Note: my dermatologist didn't recommend me the butter, I started doing it on my own. My dermatologist is going to refer me to another specialist for the HS once I'm done with my round of Isotretinoin for my facial acne.

thanks guys!!

Hey @madel06, thanks for your input. Since my lesions are few and far between, the hyperpigmentation is my main issue. I only have it on my bottom, and I have always been super insecure while being intimate with partners. Amazingly enough, no one ever directly asked me about it. I only ever talked to my most recent boyfriend about it when they were finally able to diagnose it. I'm always so uncomfortable bringing it up that I feel like there's an elephant in the room. I've been seeing the same guy for about a year now and he still has yet to mention it. Anyway. Do you have any tips about how you brought it up or ways to feel less insecure about it?

Also, I've been using the products that I mentioned for the past week or so, and I really cant tell. Sometimes I think the scars look better, and sometimes I think they look the same. So I'll keep doing what I'm doing and give another update soon.