Star's Physical Health Page

I had 'aliens' growing under my arms for years before I finally got a name for the disease, and now I am collecting information and web pages. It is NOT contagious, it is common disorder of unknown cause in which boil-like lumps develop in the groin and sometimes under the arms.

I use Hibiclens daily and that seems to help keep it under control

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H.I.D.E. International

Hidradenitis Information Development & Exchange Incorporated

H.I.D.E UK

HIDE Canada Hidradenitis Information Development and Exchange

TONS of great information and a support email list

Andy Dann's Pages good collection of :

Description of HS
Treatment used to control HS
Self-Help such as vitamin C, Ultraviolet light, diabetes test
Partner's viewpoint good discussion of the pain and fear that HS causes.

Diana Fite, M.D. article. Suggests Thyroid testing.

This is part of the eMedicine online Emergency Medicine section.

Various Suggestions:

(NOTE I'm not a doctor, these are just some things that some folks use)
Drink lots of water
Get pleanty of sleep
Quit caffine
No greasy foods
Generally take care of your body
Washing daily with PhisoHex and applying Vagisil Powder to areas that typically perspire a lot: I use Hibiclens daily and that seems to help keep it under control
Arm & Hammer spray deodorant
Vitamins C, E, a multi-vitamin, and zinc

Some folks are excited about some reaserch with Staphage Lysate (SPL) from Delmont Labs

Skin Site information on HS

Some folks have found relief thru Homeopathy

NORD National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc page on HS

Medline query on HS (points to listing of articles)

Club hidradenitis on Yahoo

Temporo-Mandibular Joint (TMJ)
After a string of ear infections they finally realized it was actually TMJ I have a mouth guard from my dentist that seems to help.
TMJ Association
Dr Shankland TMJ & Facial Pain Center
Pain and the TMJ: Suggests apply heating pad for a half hour at least twice daily.
TMJ & facial pain
Dr. Grossan: Reccomends papaya enzyme tablets
Center for headache & TMJ

STD's (Sexually Transmitted Diseases)

Herpes

Herpes Zone: Tons of info
The Truth about Herpes fourth edition
Got Herpes
H.O.P.E: Herpes Outreach Patient Support, an online support community
Skin Site has a collection of Dermatology Diseases.
Famvir: Episodic and Suppressive Treatment
Wipe Out Herpes with BHT has been reccomended as a good sourse
Kansas City Help Chapter

HPV Human Papilloma Virus.

Good collection of links and web forum/support group.

Smoking
I made a great attempt to quit smoking March 6, 2001: That attempt lasted 8 months, I did not smoke over 2000 cigarettes, and saved over $300
QuitMeter Counter for web pagesquitmeter.com
My most successful quit was with the help of Zyban
FIND: Foundation for Innovations in Nicotine Dependence
Good Meter for your desktop from LastQuit: Who are currently off line, hope they come back
Prior attempt was during the Smokeout of 96 for 3 months
Alt Stop Smoking web page
Committed Quitters sponsered by Nicorette
Dr Koop Tackeling Tobacco
SilkQuit offers a great counter

Various Diseases

Physical Urticaria

Nurse Practitioner

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrom

Jenni's PCOS page

Donating Blood

FAQ about blood donation

Menstration

The Red Spot full of myths, legends and information

General

Home Medical Guide

Vaniqa cream to get rid of unwanted facial hair

Insurance

Coventry My Health Care provider

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