Start My Morning Off Right!

How do I start my morning off right?  Enjoying some fresh brewed coffee at a local diner!

Start My Morning Off Right!

When I was first diagnosed with Hidradenitis Suppurativa, I avoided coffee for more than 6 months with the fear that it would cause a flare-up!  Mind you, I used to add cream and sweetener which I completely avoid now.  After reaching out to some other HS suffers that drink coffee daily, I thought I would give it a whirl.  Knowing that creams and sweeteners could be detrimental to my HS, I started drinking my coffee black.  It took me a little getting used to (acquired taste), but now I can't live without my morning coffee.

My only advice would be to avoid too much coffee.  In general, caffeine dehydrates the skin which can lead to flare-ups.  Coffee has been known to be a trigger for some HS sufferers so make sure you know your body and be aware of your triggers.  If coffee is not a trigger for you, drink up!  More and more research suggests that there are several health benefits of coffee including being a powerful antioxidant which has been said to serve as a preventative for many diseases.