How Hidradenitis Suppurativa Shows Up in the Wax/Facial Room
An honest conversation with your estie bestie…
If you’ve ever noticed painful bumps, recurring boils, or inflamed areas around your underarms, bikini line, or inner thighs, you might be dealing with more than just irritation from shaving or sweating. At Thee Fuzzless Peach®, we see it all—and more often than you think, what looks like stubborn ingrowns or “sweat bumps” is actually something deeper: a skin condition called Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS).
Let’s break it down.
HS is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that affects areas where skin rubs together—think underarms, groin, buttocks, inner thighs, under the breasts. It shows up as deep, painful nodules, blackheads, or boils that can rupture, drain, and sometimes leave behind tunnels or scarring. It’s not contagious, not caused by poor hygiene, and often misunderstood—even by medical professionals.
So how does HS show up in the wax room?
Here’s what I, as your wax specialist, often notice:
Clusters of bumps that keep returning in the same areas—especially around the bikini line, butt, or underarms
Boil-like nodules that feel painful to the touch, especially right before or during your cycle
Dark marks or textured scars from older flare-ups
Ingrown-looking lesions that aren’t caused by hair removal at all
Patches of inflammation that don’t respond to typical exfoliation or aftercare
Sometimes, tunnels under the skin (called sinus tracts) or draining lesions that reopen often
Most clients have no idea what HS is—and that’s okay. Many have struggled for years thinking it’s their fault, or that they just have “bad skin.” You are not alone, and I promise, you are not broken. It’s just that no one gave you the full picture before.
What I want you to know:
💡 HS has nothing to do with hygiene.
💡 You can’t scrub it away, and harsh treatments usually make it worse.
💡 Waxing with the right technique and products—especially hard wax—can actually be beneficial for managing flare-prone areas, when done with care.
At Thee Fuzzless Peach®, we work with HS skin every single week. We understand how sensitive this can be, not just physically but emotionally. That’s why every wax is fully customized—down to the pressure, prep, and aftercare. We aim to reduce trauma to the skin, avoid triggering flare-ups, and help you feel like your body is yours again.
If you think you might have HS, please know: you are seen here. You are safe here. And you deserve a service that honors your skin without shame, pain, or judgment.