No, it is just more common in women.. :)
I too have been plagued with this for over 30 yrs! I'm almost 47 and it's a horrible condition! I've been to many obgyns, dermatologists and specialists. Been on every antibiotic and have used every cream and gadget out there! I was told that this condition will eventually burn itself out and move on..that is to say that for 10 yrs it was on my inner thighs and buttocks, then it ate all the tissue there and moved under my beasts and underarms. 2 months ago I had a beast reduction and most of the scarring and active sores were cut off. (including the boils in my ledt underarm) I feel a lot better, but Im still breaking out in the groin area. I'm not sure if this a weight issue because I'm not significantly overweight, I'm 160 lbs. But I know it's hereditary for the women in my family. My advice is to eat healthy, control your sugar & fat intake, stay clean & dry (I started to wear men's cotton boxer briefs to keep dry and cut chaffing) stop shaving underarms and bikini area and stop wearing deodorants that contain chemicals that clog your pores. Good luck everyone!!! Next stop for me is derma abrasion...
I am turning 21 this year, I cant actually remember when I started getting these boils and black heads. Some times they can be very painful as I will get the occasional big inflamed one. I have tried using tea tree oil which does really help. but the scaring is what is really affecting me. Its embarrassing !!
when the pimples fade it leaves with a purple mark and because I have had it so much it looks like I have been punched inside my inner thighs as there is just a patch on each thigh from the scars. I do get them on my bum not heaps but I have scars there too. I don't understand as to why I get so many black heads in that area that usually everyday by habit I will squeeze them to get rid of them.
I live in Australia and I was wondering does anyone have any suggestions of any creams or treatment to help lighten the scaring?
when the pimples fade it leaves with a purple mark and because I have had it so much it looks like I have been punched inside my inner thighs as there is just a patch on each thigh from the scars. I do get them on my bum not heaps but I have scars there too. I don't understand as to why I get so many black heads in that area that usually everyday by habit I will squeeze them to get rid of them.
I live in Australia and I was wondering does anyone have any suggestions of any creams or treatment to help lighten the scaring?
I'm only 15 & i have the exact same thing, i'm worried i'll never find a boyfriend :(
I have this too! And Keratosis pilaris. Began developing these between 1 - 5 years old and it's only gotten worse. My dermatologist never properly diagnosed or treated these. Although it's made me very self-conscious and aided in low self esteem, I'm glad I bumped into these threads. Even though the condition is sometimes irritating, painful, unpleasant, and not exactly aesthetically pleasing...we're not alone ladies and now I know I'm not alone with these skin issues either :-)
What % tca peel did you use
I have this exact same problem, except it being unsightly is the last thing I care about. I am quite heavy and my upper inner thighs rub together, so when I am at work on my feet walking around all day I am in pain from these boils.
Omg this is great I'm 17 and all of you are older then me but Ive had the same thing since I as in 6 the grade and started puberty I've just been to scared to mention it to my doctor or mom so this is a great help thank you.
Hello everyone. I'm 30 and started with this condition at age 8. About 5 years ago my new obgyn diagnosed me with hs. I've lost about 30 pounds since then and am down to 152lbs. and it has helped. I still get bad breakouts about 3-4 times a year but I was getting like 100 boils a year before that. I've noticed that scrubbing everyday with antibacterial soap helps. Thanks for the info on the peel. I'll definitely try that! Good luck to everyone.
Hello again. I posted not too long ago...I'm 30 and have been dealing with it since I was 8. I'm so glad to know there are so many years other out there with this. I forgot to mention in my earlier posts that Epsom salt baths help ALOT especially when you have a large painful boil. I try and do them at least once a week but remember to shower after the bath. :)
I have same condition. Is very depressing and painful. I wish there was a cure. There's times I cry my self to sleep. ":(
Being over weight doesn't have anything to do with it, I'm 50 years old and I've had this problem since I was 8 years old, I was not a big child. But I do think weight makes it worse..
Do you know what TCS Peel?
I agree talk to a dermatologist about hidradenitis suppurativa
I have this problem and I had a dermatology check it out. One of thing she mention was during a period not wear pads with wing bc it add to rubbing. Also if you swim or shower to make sure you pat dry to help reduce it.