“This has got to be more than an ingrown hair…” - You, a few days after shaving.
What No One Tells You About Recognizing the Signs of Hidradenitis Suppurativa
I want to talk about something I see in the treatment room all the time—but no one seems to talk about out loud.
Clients will come in, nervously pulling at their clothes or apologizing for “weird bumps” or “this rash that just won’t go away.” They’ll say things like:
“I thought it was ingrowns…”
“It started as a little bump, but then it opened up.”
“I keep getting boils in the same place over and over again.”
“I was too embarrassed to book sooner.”
If you’ve ever said or thought something like that, I want you to know:
You are not alone.
And you might be dealing with something that isn’t just irritation or just ingrowns. You might actually be showing signs of a chronic autoinflammatory skin condition called Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS).
🧠 So What Is HS, Really?
HS is not an infection. It’s not bad hygiene.
It’s not something you caused.
HS is an autoinflammatory condition—meaning your immune system overreacts under the skin and creates painful, swollen nodules, often in areas where skin rubs together:
Underarms
Groin
Inner thighs
Buttocks
Breasts
Lower belly folds
The bumps can look like deep cystic acne, boils, or abscesses. They might burst, drain, or leave behind dark marks or scarring. Some people only get one or two spots at a time. Others live in a cycle of flare, heal, scar, repeat for years without realizing it’s a medical condition.
🔎 “That’s Me!” — Common Signs of HS Clients Often Overlook
If you’ve ever felt like something’s not right with your skin and no one has taken you seriously, read this list carefully.
Here’s what I hear in my studio—again and again—from clients who later realize they have HS:
“I keep getting the same painful lump in the same spot every few months.”
“The bump hurts before it shows up.”
“It’s not an ingrown—it doesn’t have a hair, and it lasts way longer.”
“Sometimes it drains… sometimes it doesn’t, but then it leaves a weird scar.”
“It happens most when I’m stressed or around my period.”
“It itches like crazy before it flares.”
“I’ve had doctors call it acne, but nothing they give me works.”
“I’ve been told to lose weight or wash better and that’ll fix it, but it hasn’t.”
If any of that hits home—you’re not imagining it. And no, it’s not your fault.
💬 Why I Started Paying Attention to HS in My Practice
For a long time, estheticians were taught to avoid these areas, ignore the signs, or chalk it up to “tricky skin.” But that didn’t sit right with me.
I kept seeing clients come in with the same pattern:
Painful flare-ups. Emotional exhaustion. Misinformation. Silence. Shame.
And I decided enough was enough. I made it my mission to specialize in treating HS with care, education, and no judgment.
I’ve spent years studying how HS behaves, what triggers it, what helps calm it—and how to create safe spaces in the treatment room for clients who have it. I’ve even created an entire HS education program for other professionals, because this condition deserves more awareness and better care.
❤️ What You Deserve to Know
You deserve a wax specialist or skin expert who doesn’t flinch when they see a flare.
You deserve someone who doesn’t make assumptions about your lifestyle, weight, hygiene, or health.
You deserve relief.
You deserve support.
You deserve to be seen—and to be serviced with knowledge and compassion.
📍 What to Do If This Sounds Like You
If you’re reading this and something inside you whispered “That’s me…”—I want you to know I see you. I created Thee Fuzzless Peach®️ with clients like you in mind.
Here's what you can do next:
Book a treatment with me. I’ll guide you through every step. No judgment. No shame. Just solutions.
Send me a message. If you're not ready for a service, but want to talk—I’m here.
See a dermatologist. A proper diagnosis matters. If you don’t feel heard, find one who listens.
Follow @thee.fuzzless.peach on Instagram + TikTok for more skin education and HS-friendly tips.
You are not gross, not alone, and not overreacting. You are just dealing with skin that needs a little extra care—and you deserve a provider who gets it.
📍 Tampa, FL
📲 @thee.fuzzless.peach on Instagram & TikTok
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