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Skin Condition
I have a skin condition known as hidradenitis suppurativa. It's a severe form of acne; I get these huge ugly pus filled bumps on my armpits.
My doctor told me that there is no cure and I can only do what I've been doing to lessen the symptoms. I've had this problem for almost two years; the bumps just fade and then they reappear more painful than ever. I don't shave or use deodorant anymore. Despite washing twice daily, I smell. It embarrassed me that a complete stranger tried to educate me about body odor and deodorant.
I wear baggy clothing in an attempt to avoid the bumps. I'm to embarrassed to tell people that when they comment that I look like a hobo.
I'm not overweight to the point where my skin rubbing together is a potential cause. I have no clue why they keep returning.
If this is permanent I don't want to live; I don't think I've ever been more sad. Does that make me superficial?
I don't know what else to do.
You're allergic to something. Go to a natropath (NOT a conventional doctor because they don't know anything) and find out what it is you're allergic to, then quit eating it. You'll be feeling better in days.
You're not alone and you're not superficial. You're human and you just need to take care of this. My friend has a mild case. She went on a strict diet with help of a nutritionist and found success. She just ate really clean. She tried juicing as well. But mainly just removed sugar/pasta/dairy out of her diet. It took about 3 months for her to notice a big change. She also switched her detergent and soap to natural based products. Try using the crystal deodarants that are sold in Whole Foods, that can be effective too.
My brother had that , doctor said it was from him using a new deodorant . Try using a new one .., I remember him saying he was using a spray deodorant , since than he had those moles or bumps inside of armpit .,