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Care tips for hidradenitis suppurativa wounds

Learn what your skin needs to heal.

Managing other health risks when you have hidradenitis suppurativa

Understand your health risks and how to protect yourself.

Hidradenitis suppurativa: When does it appear?

Understand when and why hidradenitis suppurativa occurs.

Coping with the stress of hidradenitis suppurativa

Take steps to manage common emotions and feel more in control.

Staying active with hidradenitis suppurativa

Get moving without making your symptoms worse.

Reducing the discomfort of hidradenitis suppurativa: Self-care tips

Identify changes in your daily routine that might ease pain.

Creating a hidradenitis suppurativa care team

A care team can help you better manage your condition.

Hidradenitis suppurativa and sleep: How to get more zzz's

Try these tips to control your symptoms and improve sleep habits.

Hidradenitis suppurativa: Tips for weight-loss success

Make permanent lifestyle changes to improve your skin condition and defend against related health risks.

Managing hidradenitis suppurativa: Early treatment is crucial

Don't delay treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa. Here's why.

Treating hidradenitis suppurativa: Explore your options

Lifestyle changes, medications and surgery can offer relief.

Hidradenitis suppurativa and biologics: Get the facts

Consider how biologics can improve severe symptoms.

Treating hidradenitis suppurativa with antibiotics and hormones

Explore how these treatments can help heal your skin.

Surgery for hidradenitis suppurativa

Know the pros and cons of surgical treatments.

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