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Hidradenitis suppurativa is contagious.
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HS is not caused by poor hygiene.
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Hidradenitis suppurativa is curable.
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You can use bleach to treat hidradenitis suppurativa.
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Regular household bleach—yes, the type you have in your laundry room—can be an effective treatment for HS when properly diluted in bath water. Adding 1/2 cup to a full tub (filled all the way up to the drainage holes—about 40 gallons of water) before you soak helps decolonize skin bacteria that contribute to hidradenitis suppurativa flare-ups.
Hidradenitis suppurativa can appear on your face.
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While it’s much more common in areas with skin folds, like the armpits and groin, HS can appear on your face—or anywhere there are hair follicles. That said, getting hidradenitis suppurativa on your face is rare.
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Hidradenitis suppurativa is not contagious, but if a family member has HS, you also might get it, because having a family history of the skin disease increases your chances of diagnosis.
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Hidradenitis suppurativa is not caused by poor hygiene. But tweaks to your skincare routine can help reduce flare-ups.
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Hidradenitis suppurativa is not curable, but it’s treatable and can go into remission. A dermatologist or other qualified healthcare professional can discuss treatments that may help ease your symptoms.
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