5 Skincare Products to Avoid With HS

If you have Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS), you already know how hard it can be. A chronic skin condition, HS can cause everything from painful lumps to abscesses and tunnels beneath the skin. And it doesn’t discriminate against body parts either. HS can appear all over, whether the armpits, groin, buttocks or under the breasts. In most cases, where the skin rubs together.  Fortunately, with proper care and mindful product choices, you can find the exact products right for you.  However, did you know that many of the skincare treatments used to address HS may actually be worsening it? If you’re unfamiliar with which products to avoid and which to use, you’re not alone.  Let’s cover five products you should avoid at all costs if you have HS… 1. Exfoliating Scrubs Although exfoliating scrubs are popular for skin-smoothing, in individuals with HS, they’re far from soothing. The main reason for this is the particles in these products. Many of them are abrasive, such as salt, sugar, and even crushed nuts. If you expose sensitive skin to these, your inflammation and lesions may only get worse. Because HS involves inflamed and sometimes open wounds, rough exfoliation may actually lead to infections as...