It is believed that diet plays an important role in the severity of the condition, as well.
You’ll also enjoy moderate amounts of lean sources of protein like chicken, fish, and eggs.
Red wine and dark chocolate are also on the menu.
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Eating a Mediterranean diet consistently every day may help reduce flare-ups in hidradenitis suppurativa.
However, more studies are needed to recommend probiotics.
However, any other diet which also incorporates these strategies may also be helpful.
A Word From Verywell
Hidradenitis suppurativa can be an uncomfortable, painful, and potentially embarrassing condition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Every person with hidradenitis suppurativa is different and will react differently to foods.
There is limited research into what exactly causes hidradenitis suppurativa or what contributes to flares.
Turmeric can be useful in reducing cellular inflammation.As such, it may reduce symptoms in people with hidradenitis suppurativa.
However, the evidence is limited.
More research is needed to determine turmeric’s efficacy in treating or preventing hidradenitis suppurativa.
However, being overweight is believed to be a potential trigger for the disease.
A 2014 study found that hidradenitis suppurativa was more prevalent in people with obesity.
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