What is MyHSTeam?

What is MyHSTeam?

What is Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)? This article has been provided as a valuable resource by MyHSTeam, a social support network of 15,000+ people with HS. Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery treats HS and also offers clinical trials through our Ameriderm Research Division.

How do you keep hidradenitis under control?

Can hidradenitis suppurativa be prevented?

1. Achieve a healthy weight.
2. Wear loose-fitting clothes.
3. Take warm baths.
4. Do not shave affected areas.
5. Clean affected areas daily with antibacterial soap.
6. Avoid smoking.

Does birth control help with hidradenitis suppurativa?

If hidradenitis suppurativa becomes chronic and relapsing, long-term antibiotics are prescribed. The efficacy of these can decrease over time, so patients may need to stop and then restart them a month or two later. It can also be helped by use of birth-control pills.

How can I help someone with hidradenitis suppurativa?

So for today, I’d love to share with you all a few tips I have for supporting your loved ones with HS.

1. Do Your Research and Ask Questions. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have about HS.
2. Have Patience.
3. Spread Awareness.
4. Assist With Dressing Wounds (if Comfortable)
5. Understand Possible Boundaries.
6. Author Bio.

What birth control is best for hidradenitis suppurativa?

Anti-inflammatory pills (Celebrex, Advil, Naprosyn, Alleve, and others) are helpful in addition to the antibiotics, especially if it is a severe case. Some women respond to high estrogen birth control pills (Demulen 1/50 Ortho Novum 1/50) and spironolactone pills.

What is MyHS and how does it work?

MyHS works automatically in the background 24/7. MyHS is available in these 2 versions: The standard (Free) version supports one HomeSeer system with one set of login credentials. The premium version supports multiple HomeSeer systems and multiple login credentials. Learn more about MyHS Premium.

What web browsers does mymyd-H support?

MyD-H no longer supports Internet Explorer 10 or earlier. Please update or switch to a different web browser such as Chrome or Firefox, or use the MyChart mobile app version 6.0 for iOS or Android. Contact your health care team, renew prescriptions, manage appointments, check test results, and more.

Are Result notifications coming to Myd-H?

Starting April 2nd, we will no longer send result notifications automatically to your myD-H account. Please log in to read more about the important 21st Century CURES Act changes coming to your portal.