http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.rss Hidradenitis Suppurativa Remedies from the Earth Clinic Community of Natural Cures. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:20:51 EST en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.html&name=CBC_35072 /CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.rss1 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:43:24 EST [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Claire from Brisbane, Australia writes: "HS: In my experience calcium bentonite clay compress draws out inflammation, soothes and accelerates healing process. Combine with epsom salt baths." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.html&name=RC_35031 /CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.rss2 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:22:31 EST [QUESTION] Dmp from Wynantskill , New York writes: "I have been suffering from Hidradenitis Suppurativa for the past 20 years or so and was only recently diagnosed two years ago. Since August I have been on Bactrim three different times. It helps while I am taking it but after about a week of stopping my lovely groin cyst returns as does the pain. The only thing that seems to dull the pain is applying heat directly to the area...not easy to do escpecially at work. I decided to try using a disposable heat wrap. I attach it to my underware, tape a gauze pad on top and it does seem to dull the pain. It also seems to decrease the swelling of cyst. I am wondering if anyone knows of a connection between HS and other auto immune diseases? I have Psoriasis and was diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis this past summer. I am so glad I found this site." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.html&name=STRESS_34898 /CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.rss3 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:32:17 EST [SIDE EFFECTS] Lillian from Durham, England writes: "Hello I have discovered stress causes my HS. I did have them a lot when I worked in a job I hated. I left and they cleared. However until this week my last attack was 10 years ago after the death of my father. I have had a great deal of stress lately and "hey presto" HS has returned. I'm trying to stay calm but being in pain doesn't help. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.html&name=OCO_34865 /CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.rss4 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:53:13 EST [YEA] Goodforyou from Sweetwater, Tn, USA writes: "I am a self diagnosed case of Hidradenitis. My MD took a culture and it came back Strep, but she never used the medical term Hidradenitis; I'm sure she is unfamiliar with it. To the woman (or anyone ) who soaks in bleach water, please don't do that: Bleach suppresses the endocrine system; not safe at all especially when sick! My MD prescribed a short round of Penicillin which helped me, but not for long. I then switched to coconut oil (medium chain fatty acids in coconut oil kill many viruses and bacteria). I also used oregano oil, (super Strength P-73). If it doesn't say P-73 on the bottle, it may not be the right oil. I also took adaptogens (Rhodiola, schizandra, etc.) to support my adrenal glands. OREGANO: I filled two 00 gelatin capsules twice a day for 2 days with food, then backed down to one 2x a day. I also rubbed it on the skin as much as I could tolerate throughout the day. COCONUT OIL: I took 4-6 coconut oil gelcaps 2x a day and also rubbed it on the skin constantly. Be aware that oregano oil can cause a temporary burning sensation. After all this; there is no evidence that I ever had a boil. Praying helped too, I'm sure. What a horrible, HORRIBLE PAIN!!! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.html&name=RC_34761 /CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.rss5 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:43:57 EST [QUESTION] Lola from Selangor, Malaysia writes: "hi im 23 and i have hs. After reading and seeing what other people have gone through and looking at some of the state that their HS have developed into, im really really upset and sad and i just need to know from everyone who is suffering from HS does HS get worse and worse as i age? please someone help answer this. Its really stressing me out. Im heartbroken. PS i really dont know where to post my questions. im so sorry, im new." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.html&name=TAL_34627 /CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.rss6 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:09:59 EST [YEA] Asd from Houston, Texas writes: "Doctor informed me I had hidradenitis supperativa. Symptoms included boils and inflamed lymph nodes. Alternative effective treatments included daily high doses of Vitamins C, E, zinc, mucinex. New information and treatment described below has lead to cessation of symptoms. Recently received root canal re-treatment and discovered abscess into bone tissue. No longer experience hidradenitis superativa symptoms. Taking Vitamin D and Calcium to support bone restoration, which also appears to be reducing the appearance of scars on skin. Bone damage was not visible on x-rays." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.html&name=OLIVEOIL_33450 /CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.rss7 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:18:08 EDT [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Wellsprings from Tarboro, Nc, Usa writes: "Hidradenitis Suppurativa Eating yogurt every day and putting olive oil on daily prevents flare ups of Hidradenitis Suppurative. I rub olive oil on my groin every morning and every night; it soaks in quickly. Most of the time, I do not get the bumps unless I skip several days of putting on the oil; however, even if I get a bump, it prevents any bumps from getting large. I have had some so large I could not even sit correctly. ____ patches are great for pain relief. You can cut the patch to the exact size you need. I am 49 and have had bouts with these since I was in my teens. About six months ago, I read about the oil in Isaiah 1:6 In the JPS version it reads "From head to foot no spot is sound: all bruises, and welts, and festering sores-not pressed out, not bound up, not softened with oil." I had pressed bumps allot, but I had never softened them with oil. The oil works miracles. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.html&name=TURMERIC_33456 /CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.rss8 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:32:27 EDT [NAY] Sanhaber from Rio De Janeiro, Brazil writes: "I suffer with HS for 20 years. My disese is on stage III, with fistulas. Someone with fistulas take turmeric. What are the results? I am taking for 20 days, pills 450mg dayly, and few no iprovement yet." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.html&name=GFD_33474 /CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.rss9 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:13:04 EDT Jeanne from Houston, Texas writes: "I am trying to get the word out to people with HS to try a gluten free diet. Some people might also have to give up dairy. I have several threads with information and people that have success with their HS that try the gluten free diet. Please feel free to email me. Here are the links to the information that I have gathered. http://glutenfreeandbeyond.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3729 http://brain.hastypastry.net/forums/showthread.php?t=13543 http://www.skincell.org/community/index.php/topic,24751.0.html Please help me get this information to the people that need it! thank you " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.html&name=ZINC_32841 /CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.rss10 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:59:06 EDT Miracle from Mission, Tx Usa writes: "well..I just started taking zinc gluconate for HS. Mayo Clinic recommends this as an alternate medicine. I had been doing well with just ibruprofen before when I would get the abscesses every month with my period under my arms. My family doctor thought it was hormonal so he referred my to an ob/gyn. I got lab work done and all my hormone levels are normal. The ob/gny then referred me back to my family doctor. Good thing that my friend is a surgeon and told me it was probaly HS. I had NEVER heard of such a thing...so here I am. I will keep you posted to see how the Zinc supplements (50 mg/ 1 a day) work." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.html&name=TCRH_32716 /CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.rss11 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:21:37 EDT [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Studentincalifornia from Oakland, Ca writes: "hello to all i was reading the Hidradenitis Suppurativa Remedies,i have been battling this since 11 off and on. had my sweat glands removed from arm pits at 12 so i know the pain but now in my twenties i had this lump forming under my breast and i knew what i was.i didn't want any cutting done to me, i still remember the pain and the disfigurement and scars. so it formed about 3 weeks ago size of a large marble but it felt deep. so i did the turmeric 1teaspoon with i teaspoon of organic cinnamon and half a teaspoon of raw honey.the cinnamon and raw honey has a lot of anti- fungal and other properties, mix it with half a cup of warm water twice a day,i want to take it three times but i am a student that works = no time. and i remember what the nurse told me when i was a child which brought it to an head immediately and started draining, was blow drying it with a hot hair blow dryer also i used apple cinder vinegar to help dry it out and of course tea tree oil. im on day 2 and it's totally flat. God bless i really hope this will help others. One more thing eat as clean as possible more veggie than fruit and drink turmeric regularly. thanks" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.html&name=TURMERIC_32092 /CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.rss12 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 17:45:31 EDT Kygirl from Owensboro, Ky writes: "I dont have a cure as of yet, but I am trying Turmeric about 2000 to 2500 mg a day, plus curcumin 500 mg for my back pain another prob i have and tea tree oil mixed with peppermint oil, and thieves oil. I have Hashimotos disease which is diseas of the thyroid. It is a autoimmune disease, I think this is part of my problem. Since the glands in the groin area are part of the lymphatic system and is suppose to excrete bad things, my body is overworked by my thyroid thinking there is an affection when actually I dont have one but antibodies in my body think there is one, if this makes since. People should do more studies about the Lymphatic and Endocrine system. Now, This outbreak has been worse than others in the past. I just noticed tonight as I am changing clothes for bed that I have a new boil that has broken out lateral to the one Im trying to heal! This is heart breakening, Im scared of the outcome for the future. I feel as though I may need the surgery and if it takes ripping out the glands that are clod causing this prob then Im all for this. I dont want to worry about how Im going to fix this problem every 4 to 6 months as well as it being uncomfortable wearing my favorite pair of jeans. I went to my gynocologist and he told me not to worry about it, that it would go away, this was two years ago. Meanwhile I have seen a dermatologist and they said that this was a gynocologist issue. My family physician did make a local incision and cut out the top layer of the infected skin and stitching up. It came back within in 3 months time. I am depressed every time this happens I feel my heart sink. Ive researched and found that the stitching after the excision might not be the best ideal. They say it needs to heal from the inside out and to leave it open with out stitches. I havent completely cut out artificial sugar, coffee, caffeine products. I dont drink cokes but maybe once a week or so, and I drink coffee everyday first thing in the morning. I love to workout, cardio and lifting weights, Im not over weight like some sites suggest may be a problem. I recently this year have had alot of trauma to my body though from back problems to surgery on my thyroid to remove two nodules as well a part of my thyroid. This is saturday night and I am definitely going to my physican monday after noticing this second boil. If anyone has any good suggestions please notify me at fitpta08@yahoo.com. This hasnt been as bad as other peoples posting Ive read, but anything in the groin area is painful i dont care what. I think I would rather have Herpies simplex than to have this problem, I DONT HAVE THIS BY THE WAY, BUT AT LEAST YOU CAN TAKE A PILL THAT CONTROLS THE OUTBREAKS!!!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.html&name=TURMERIC_31573 /CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.rss13 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:17:11 EDT Laverne from Queens, New York writes: "Thank you for the Tumeric information I will use it. I have just had my 5th surgery for this HS condition and each time I endure the knife my recovery time is considerably longer, I wonder if my advancing age has a role. However, I will try the Tumeric, I have tried Hibicleans, Anti bacterial soap, natural deodarant and a host of other options, I will try this and let you know." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.html&name=TURMERIC_30417 /CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.rss14 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:31:51 EDT [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Candace from Fort Bragg, Nc writes: "I have been suffering from HS for 13 years. I have had 5 surgeries in the groin area and 11 surgeries on my tail bone due to pilonidal cyst (almost the same thing as HS, just different location). I found this site today and I went out and bought some Turmeric just to see if it works. I took 1 tablet so far and the pain went away. I also bought some of the kind thats in the spice form and "rubbed" that one my groin and I still feel no pain. I cant wait to see what happens in a week!! I am very excited. Thank you to all the people who have commented on this site and have given suggestions." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.html&name=BEEPROPOLIS_30033 /CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.rss15 Sat, 25 Jul 2009 04:20:58 EDT [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Leeya from London, UK writes: "good news for everyone who are suffering with this disease. my daughter was suffering with this disease for the last 2yrs , i have tried everything u name it and one day in my home i found a herbal antibiotic. actually my uncle use this herbal antibiotic for general purpose and asked me to try this one. you can't believe it the very next day i saw the difference. boils which were open were like going to be disappear soon. i am writing you the details of this antibiotic but would like to say one thing. this medicine effects on my daughter very quickly probably she is very young and respond immediately to this medicine. but as more adults are suffering with this.. i have a feeling its will take slightly more time probably it will take a month or more . but please try it. she takes one tablet everyday for the last 4 months. i dont know how long i am going to give this medicine but certainly not going to stop soon. at least she is not a victim of Hidradenitis Suppurativa anymore. the name of the _____ is bee propolis. its a wood supplement. if you couldn't able to find it feel free to contact me. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.html&name=ASI_30034 /CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.rss16 Sat, 25 Jul 2009 04:23:02 EDT [YEA] Karen from Nashville, TN writes: "Here's what I have done to completely stop my Hidradenitis now for nearly a month and just for the record, I have had boils in different stages at all times. Some newly forming all the way to healing purple ones and in between. I have NONE now and my scars are actually getting a chance to heal. Morning and evening, I take a body brush and brush under my arms in a circular pattern all over, then reverse the pattern and do it again, both sides. Then I wash with ___ bar soap (antibacterial ____ ___), dry them then swab my armpits all over with Iodine. I use a q-tip to do that. I use the old brown stuff and so far it hasn't stained my clothes. After I put it on, I get in front of a fan and let it dry, which doesn't take long for Iodine, then put my ___'s natural deodorant on. I'm thinking I can go back to regular deodorant now. ___'s isn't so good on me. I get BO regardless by the end of the day. I was desperate and thinking it was my deodorant, but now I don't think that was causing it because I was still breaking out after I switched. You have to be diligient and don't forget. I have forgotten the morning or afternoon swabbing and was ok but I forgot to do it a whole day and started breaking out again. I read somewhere that researchers think it's caused by sweat glands becoming blocked and the dry brushing loosens it all up. I use a natural fiber brush. You can buy one in ____ in the section where they sell perfume and lotion. I would think any stiff brush would do. I figured after that the iodine would kill any bacteria waiting to get in. That's what surgeons swab you with before they make their incision. Lot of people are allergic to it though and I'm not sure what the alternative would be if you are allergic. If it stops working, I will come back and let everyone know, but so far it's worked for about a month now. I hope it brings relief to others like it has for me. If you're allergic to iodine, google search to see what the alternative to iodine is. I'm sure you'll find it somewhere on the internet." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.html&name=TURMERIC_29715 /CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.rss17 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 06:00:42 EDT [YEA] Lindsey from Seattle, WA writes: "I started taking about 1600-2000mg of Turmeric a day for my HS and within two days it started to disappear! It DOES work, but the negative side effect is that no matter what I do and how often I shower.. I REEK of curry. My sweat smells like an Indian restaurant... any suggestions for this?" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.html&name=TURMERIC_29519 /CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.rss18 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:26:21 EDT [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] icybluedge from Columbus, Ohio writes: "I have not been diagnosed with HS but from pictures it sure looks like it. It started around my waist when I gained weight about 4 years ago (sweat). I get a lot of boils but if you use tumeric powder they will drain rapidly. My recipe is to use the regular tumeric powder one gets from an India type grocery--very cheap. Then depending on the size of the boil I mix a teaspon of tumeric with a tumeric based cream I found and make a paste. Put some of this on a bandaid and then put over the boil. It will drain the boil within a very short period of time. Instead of the turmeric cream I have also used neosporin with just as good results. The turmeric cream is also cheap---so for about 12 dollars you can eliminate these boils. I would be very surprised if it doesn't work for you.You can then redress the boil to drain it further and when totally drained you are done with the turmeric. I also recently started taking turmeric internally by mixing a couple of teaspoons with about 6-8 ounces of tomato juice, some pepper and sometimes cayenne and lemon. Much more palitable that way. I am not sure yet if it is decreasing the boil outbreaks but the topical therapy once a boil starts really does the trick." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.html&name=ABB_29214 /CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.rss19 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:15:35 EDT [SIDE EFFECTS] Sherry from Central City, Ky writes: "I used to get boils in the groin area and just could not figure out why. I finally figured out what was causing this ailment after years and years of wondering. I had for years used bubble bath and I used many different ones throughout the years. Once I ran out and forgot to get some and again kept forgetting to pick some up. I didn't get any boils for a while. I bought some more bubble bath and I again got boils. I finally realized that whatever ingredient was in these bubble baths was causing my problem and I stopped using it altogether thank goodness. I am now boil free. So if you think that products are not harmful something as simple as bubble bath, think again. I won't use it ever again. I am a bath person as I like to soak and relax in a tub and I loved my bubbles.. but have learned to live without them." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.html&name=BBCP_27486 /CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.rss20 Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Jo from Lafayette, LA writes: "I've only had HS for about a year now. After having about 3 lesions lanced and seeing so many different doctors, the dermatologist that I went to diagnosed me right away. He put me on an antibiotic(Doryx) and I started using Hibiclens. The antibiotic helps a lot since I was getting these lesions (boils) quite often. Instead of using the Hibiclens, I now soak for 15 to 20 minutes in a tub of water as hot as you can stand it with 2/3 of a cup of Clorox bleach once a week---more often when I have a flair up. The bleach helps to kill bacteria. I also use Clindamycin lotion after my bath at night. The HS affects my perivaginal region. When I do have a flair up my doctor puts me on Prednisone for a couple of days which softens the lesion and helps it to go away---much better and a lot less painful than having them lanced and less scarring. It's not a complete cure for HS but it sure makes it easier to deal with. Hope this helps!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.html&name=ANTIBACTERIALSOAP_27170 /CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.rss21 Sat, 23 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Cherie from Brockton, Ma writes: "I have had HS for 10yrs now. I've had surgeries which have helped it subside in certain areas. I have read on here that some people use dial soap and it didnt work...you need to use the DIAL LIQUID ANTIBACTERIAL Soap/bodywash. I use it and it helps a lot. I also found that using Gold Bond Baby powder triple action relief is a huge helper when irritation occurs. As for flair-ups...I just deal with them..it's painful but I do what I was taught to do; keep the area clean, dry and use Bacitracin ointment and I stay strong. Thats all I know how to do!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.html&name=DEODORANTCONNECTION_26797 /CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.rss22 Sun, 17 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT Jan from Punta Gorda, Florida writes: "I have had Hidradenitis Suppurativia for many years. My doctor told me many years ago to use Clinique antiperspirant roll-on deodorant and I no longer have this problem under my arms but in other areas I still suffer from HS. They also have this deodorant for Men. This deodorant sometimes leaves markes on your clothes when you do not let it dry. I also use Elizabeth Arden "Green Tea Cream Roll On". It does not leave marks on your blouses, etc when you roll it on. This works for me. It is pricey per bottle but it works." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.html&name=RC_26688 /CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.rss23 Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT Terry from Spring Valley, New York writes: "My daughter has Downs Syndrome and has been suffering from Hydradenitis Suppurativa since she was 9 years old. She is now 25 years old and in fact she is home today with breakouts under both arms. It seems to flair-up just a few days before her menstual starts. Apparently for her it may be a hormonal deficiency. We have been to numerous physicians but not one has offered any kind of support for this condition. She has been on the Omega 3 after every meal but it does not seem to help. I find that soaks in Epson salt and warm water hastens it to a head. At night I apply Ichthammol ointment 20% to the area (which really damages your clothes - stain will never come out), however it does bring it to a head. Since my daughter has hyperthyroidism and is on Synthroid daily, I am afraid to try different remedies that may compromise the effects of the Synthroid. So if anyone out there who may be in the situation my daughter is in, I am so very excited to hear from you." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.html&name=RC_26722 /CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.rss24 Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT Terry from Spring Valley, NY writes: "This condition is world-wide and not enough studies are being done for those who are suffering. I receive calls and correspondence for every other condition/disease that's affecting people for monetary contributions but not for those who are suffering from Hydradenitis Suppurativa/Boils. There has to be a reason or cure for this condition but we are not being told - nothing seems to be concrete. Thanks for this web-site. There is a new President in Washington and he seems to care very much about people's health. Write your Congressman, Senators and even the President if needed - we truly need their help at this point. This suffering has to end." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.html&name=DC_26623 /CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.rss25 Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Tony from Sydney, AU writes: "I have just stumbled across this site and am so happy to read all these cures i have yet to try, but for these 4 years i have realized that some things that i eat also affect the site that i got on my neck, for instance deep fried products, white flour products and anything that has hydrogenated oils and sometimes some red meat that i have eaten and many others that i do not realize. I found that cutting these foods out of my diet has greatly decreased the severity of HS but will not cure. But now hopefully i can try some of these remedies that might work and hope that they will work for everyone because none of us need to have these red spots on us."