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AnxietyRat

Updated 1y ago

Need help with dressing difficult HS areas

Hi could anyone share some tips on how to dress area that are difficult to do so(which are affected by your HS)? context: I'm afab and I have an affected area on my chest in between my breasts and the adhesive of bandaids gets worn down by the pus/drainage and probably sweat does this as well. It's been frustrating me. I'd appreciate any advice ☺️

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Bex854

That's a tough area 😥 I've had to use ace bandages before to keep stuff strapped down but depending on your chest size that might not work. I also have these clear patches that I got from the hospital. It's almost like a 2nd skin that sticks over the top of the dressing. Good luck hun

AnxietyRat

thanks I'll try those, I'll see if I can find some stuff to try 😊

Phy201

I haven't tried it for hs wounds but i did use menstrual pads (at my doctor's suggestion) for the leakage from my c section incision. There are disposable pads for lactating individuals. Maybe those or even a menstrual pad held in place with clothing and the glue on the back sticking to the clothing.

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