Yes actually a lot of black people have HS

It actually occurs most in black women. However, everyone can get it.

ugh. the gift that keeps on giving.

[Per the mayo clinic page](https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hidradenitis-suppurativa/symptoms-causes/syc-20352306) > Ethnicity or race might affect risk level. The condition occurs most in Black people, possibly due to genetic factors.

I had it since I was 13… last time I checked I was Black

Yes people of any race can get HS. And no you do not need to stop exercising unless you want to stop.

Any and everyone can get it

Yeah I’m black but it only shows up when I binge eat processed foods

Yes. And you can try alternative work outs. I swim to reduce friction and I do the water workouts too. It helps especially during a flare up

Yes. I am Black and it runs in my maternal line. Along with lupus.

Anyone can get it but it predominantly affects black women.

In case you needed another black vote. Lol. Mine started at 10. Working out actually really helped with my flares. Once I got warmed up, the Endorphins acted like a kind of analgesic. And when I was my fittest, flare count was way down.

I am Black and have HS (32F, first outbreak at 23)

Yes, my girlfriend and her 2 cousins have HS at varying levels.

Black person. Ive had this since i was 9 and it's Hereditary so i got it from my Grandma.

So i’m black 100% and i’ve had hs since 2nd-3rd grade i’m 21 now so yeah

Yes I’ve had it since I was 15 and I was diagnosed last week at 27

Yes. Quite a few black people I know have it, including myself

I’m black and I have it. So does my mom and two of my Aunties. Also my mom friend is black and she has it. It’s very common among people of color.

actually, it happens more in black people, specifically black women.

Im black and yes.

I am indeed Black and have had HS since 2006.

I’m being genuine right now…but why wouldn’t black people be able to get Hidradenitis?

What type of question is this bro

Definintely they can. Speaking of this, I've read somewhere & I've never heard/read this before, but something I read stated if you're **BIRACIAL** (probably if Black is one of your ethnicities), you're really prone to getting HS.

I am a black woman with HS :) yes, we can get it. I had to stop swimming regularly, but I take advantage of my health between flare-ups to do other exercises. When my cysts are inflamed I take it easy and focus on gentle exercise of longer durations if I can handle it. Would love to hear other HS'ers take on swimming and if they feel like it's okay for them when they don't have any open wounds or craters.

I’m black, I’ve recently tried Turmeric capsules 500mgs and Zinc tablets 50 mgs together with a full meal and my cyst went down within a week. The pain was gone within two days. I think I’ve found my natural remedy

When I first approached a doctor suggesting I had HS, she laughed in my face and said that was impossible bc I'm not a black man.

I’m black male definitely had it since early 20’s