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A Dermatologist Explains: How HS Can Affect Intimacy and Body Confidence – BlackDoctor


Living with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) can affect more than your skin. Flares, scarring, drainage, and odor in sensitive areas can change how you feel about your body and make intimacy feel complicated.

In this Expert Explains video, Dr. DiAnne Davis discusses how HS can impact self-esteem, relationships, and the fear of rejection, and why creating a safe space to talk openly with your partner can be an important part of navigating intimacy with HS.



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