Here are the top five misconceptions youre bound to face if you suffer from this chronic skin condition.
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Updated 1 year ago,January 16, 2024
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You dont have good hygiene.
HS has remained a constant.
You must be overweight.
Excuse the pun, but this is a big one.
In my case, being slim has not helped keep HS at bay.
But from my experience, weight fluctuations havent had a noticeable impact on HS.
But you dont have HS just because youre heavypromise.
You got HS from smoking.
And I have HS.
You must have a horrible diet.
I have endured outbreaks all along the way.
In fact, I went totally gluten free for four months.
A massiveincreasein both the frequency and severity of my outbreaks.
But from my experience, good or bad nutrition isnt a major component in the HS equation.
You must wear clothing thats too tight.
Ive read countless articles urging people with HS to wear loose fitting clothing.
The underlying belief is that tight clothes can irritate your flesh and lead to outbreaks.
Softer fabrics like spandex and stretch denim seem to work best for me.
Just remember, the less friction the better.
