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Hidradenitis suppurativa(HS) is a chronicskin conditionthat causes painful pus-filled cysts and boils on your skin.
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It occurs generally around areas like your underarms and groin where there are more sweat glands.
Here, were rounding up a handful of dermatologist-recommended clothing options to help alleviate the symptoms ofhidradenitis suppurativa.
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Silk is a naturally cooling fabric, which can help keep you from overheating at night.
It’s a one-stop shop for comfort.
Meaning, yes, wear thesweatpantsinstead of tight-fitting leggings.
These classic-fit sweatpants are made with 100 percent cotton, which makes them super breathable, too.
“The whole idea is cotton, soft, no friction, breathable clothing,” Gohara recommends.
Skims Body Basics Wide Neck Bralette
“No underwire!”
“The skin under the breasts is often implicated inhidradenitis suppurativa.
Underwire will just stoke the fire.”
Choose supportive bralettes such as this cotton-blend bra instead.
Thick straps will also help reduce the irritation on the skin.
$36(Shop Now)
MeUndies Women’s Boyshort
What’s underneath counts, too.
This is because the groin is one of the areas most commonly affected byhidradenitis suppurativa.
MeUndies, made with breathable and sweat-absorbent micromodal, is one of her go-to picks.
$18(Shop Now)
Thinx Boyshort
On your period?
Gohara highly recommends the Thinx period boyshort, which holds up to three regular tampons worth of blood.
$35(Shop Now)
