HS on the go: What is in your kit?
Do you have an HS kit? If you are like me, you might have a kit for your office, car, and stashed at a friend’s house. My kits often includes a full change of clothes and an HS first aid kit. Let us know in the comments what is in your kit!
My HS first aid kit includes:
Bandaging: assortments of Equate bandages, Tegaderm, Nexcare blue tape, menstrual pads and liners, petroleum jelly packets, Q-tips, nonstick gauze pads, and scissors.
Topical Pain Relief: lidocaine back pain patches and roll on, ThermaCare patches, and Voltaren Gel
Clean Up: alcohol wipes, paper towels, spritz bottle with Hibiclens, and wet wipes
Heather Koon
Hi. I have been battling with HS for almost 2 years now, taking medication for over a year. I have really been struggling lately and have been looking for a support system/group. I think one of the worst parts of this condition is feeling like you are all alone dealing with this. I live in the Western North Carolina area. Do you know of any online or in person resources?
aldresselhaus@hopeforhs.org
Hi Heather! We currently only have online meetings due to COVID-19. Check out our online support group page for details.
Amy
Hi I didn’t know I had HS until the last couple of months… I’ve had it for many years now and I thought I was just gross. Anyway, all those years ago I had to stop wearing deodorant because I thought it was the cause. Is there. Deodorant you recommend or one you would include in the kit as well?
aldresselhaus@hopeforhs.org
I’m a fan of Lume. Or, I just don’t wear any at all. You could try the ones that spray on to avoid rubbing the area (if that is a problem for you).
Felisa
Hi… I have never thought to make a kit like this… You have changed my life. Thank you!
aldresselhaus@hopeforhs.org
Glad to help!