{"id":1975,"date":"2020-05-06T22:38:39","date_gmt":"2020-05-06T22:38:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=1975"},"modified":"2026-01-16T18:06:21","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T18:06:21","slug":"hidradenitis-suppurativa-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/hidradenitis-suppurativa-diet\/","title":{"rendered":"Hidradenitis Suppurativa Diet: A Blow-By-Blow Guide (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/hidradenitis-suppurativa-diet\/#What_Is_Hidradenitis_Suppurativa\" >What Is Hidradenitis Suppurativa?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/hidradenitis-suppurativa-diet\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/hidradenitis-suppurativa-diet\/#Causes\" >Causes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/hidradenitis-suppurativa-diet\/#Complications\" >Complications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/hidradenitis-suppurativa-diet\/#Treatment\" >Treatment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/hidradenitis-suppurativa-diet\/#Hidradenitis_Suppurativa_And_Obesity\" >Hidradenitis Suppurativa And Obesity?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/hidradenitis-suppurativa-diet\/#What_Not_To_Eat_In_Case_Of_Hidradenitis_Suppurativa\" >What Not To Eat In Case Of Hidradenitis Suppurativa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/hidradenitis-suppurativa-diet\/#What_To_Eat_In_Case_Of_Hidradenitis_Suppurativa\" >What To Eat In Case Of Hidradenitis Suppurativa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/hidradenitis-suppurativa-diet\/#Variants_Of_The_Hidradenitis_Suppurativa_Diet\" >Variants Of The Hidradenitis Suppurativa Diet<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/hidradenitis-suppurativa-diet\/#Dairy-Free_Diet\" >Dairy-Free Diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/hidradenitis-suppurativa-diet\/#Yeast-Free_Diet\" >Yeast-Free Diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/hidradenitis-suppurativa-diet\/#Elimination_Diet\" >Elimination Diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/hidradenitis-suppurativa-diet\/#Paleo_Autoimmune_Protocol_Diet\" >Paleo Autoimmune Protocol Diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/hidradenitis-suppurativa-diet\/#Mediterranean_Diet\" >Mediterranean Diet<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/hidradenitis-suppurativa-diet\/#Takeaways\" >Takeaways<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/hidradenitis-suppurativa-diet\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/hidradenitis-suppurativa-diet\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Hidradenitis_Suppurativa\"><\/span><b>What Is Hidradenitis Suppurativa?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hidradenitis suppurativa is a skin condition characterized by painful lumps in the sweaty areas of the human body. The other name of the disease is acne inversa, since the bumps appear under the skin near the hair roots. The lumps usually appear in the armpits, the groin area, and other places where the skin rubs together. Eventually, even tunnels between the swellings may appear (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/hidradenitis-suppurativa\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20352306\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/skin-problems-and-treatments\/hidradenitis-suppurativa#1-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). In fact, the lumps can get infected and, as a result, inflame. Consequently, pus will accumulate under the skin. Eventually, these bags with pus will blast, causing foul odor, pain, and discomfort in general (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/skin-problems-and-treatments\/hidradenitis-suppurativa#1-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Hidradenitis_Suppurativa_Diet\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Hidradenitis_Suppurativa_Diet\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes\"><\/span><strong>Causes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research has not distinguished any exact cause of hidradenitis suppurativa. Experts assume that hair follicles become blocked due to such factors as (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/hidradenitis-suppurativa\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20352306\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hormone imbalance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genetics (a person can inherit hidradenitis suppurativa)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Immune system problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obesity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metabolic syndrome<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smoking<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hidradenitis suppurativa can appear regardless of whether a person is consistent with their personal hygiene routine or not. Being unclean has nothing to do with the causes of the disorder. In addition, it is not a transmittable disease. Statistically, the skin condition inflicts women in their twenties more than others, which has no distinct scientific explanation (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/hidradenitis-suppurativa\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20352306\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/different-types-of-diets\/\">Different Types Of Diets: The Lowdown On The Most Talked-About Weight Loss Strategies<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Hidradenitis_Suppurativa_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33224 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4831-1024x576.png\" alt=\"hidradenitis suppurativa diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4831.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4831-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4831.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4831-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4831.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Complications\"><\/span><strong>Complications<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Infection<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Painful and restricted movement (particularly in those whose thighs and underarms are inflicted)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scars<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deformation of the skin (it may become pitted)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lymphatic obstruction (scars can inhibit the lymph drainage system, leading to swelling in limbs and genitals) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/hidradenitis-suppurativa\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20352306\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Treatment\"><\/span><strong>Treatment<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In case of no severe complications, you can treat hidradenitis suppurativa by (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/17716-hidradenitis-suppurativa\/management-and-treatment\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wearing loose clothes to avoid friction<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking a warm bath\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Putting warm compresses on the swollen areas for 10 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking anti-inflammatories<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using antiseptics and antibacterial soaps to destroy the bacteria<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing your weight and preventing obesity. There is more skin friction in the affected areas of overweight people, which is why it is important to have normal weight<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hidradenitis_Suppurativa_And_Obesity\"><\/span><b>Hidradenitis Suppurativa And Obesity?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your diet plays a paramount role in dealing with hidradenitis suppurativa. Maintaining a normal weight is key to preventing rubbing in the areas usually affected by the skin condition. In addition, <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/betterme-customized-meal-plan\/\">reaching your ideal weight<\/a> will help you balance your hormones (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/hidradenitis-suppurativa\/expert-answers\/hidradenitis-suppurativa-diet\/faq-20182593\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Accordingly, it stands to reason that if a person affected by hidradenitis suppurativa has excessive weight, their task is to lose it. So, if you have the same problem, consult a dietician to create a meal plan suitable for you in order to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/15-day-diet-meal-plan\/\">shed excess pounds in a healthy and sustainable way<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Hidradenitis_Suppurativa_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33222 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4833-1024x576.png\" alt=\"hidradenitis suppurativa diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4833.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4833-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4833.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4833.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Not_To_Eat_In_Case_Of_Hidradenitis_Suppurativa\"><\/span><b>What Not To Eat In Case Of Hidradenitis Suppurativa?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is little evidence on the curative effects of certain foods on hidradenitis suppurativa. However, some researchers have distinguished the products one with the skin condition may benefit from avoiding. These include (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/hidradenitis-suppurativa\/expert-answers\/hidradenitis-suppurativa-diet\/faq-20182593\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/31006861\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Dairy<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>.<\/strong> Milk products can increase the insulin level in your body, causing the overflow of androgens, which can facilitate the development of hidradenitis suppurativa. If you exclude milk, cheese, yoghurt, and other dairy items from <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-diet-for-me-quiz\/\">your diet<\/a>, the disease symptoms could significantly improve.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Sugar<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/no-sugar-diet\/\">Decreasing your sugar intake<\/a> could also lower your insulin level, potentially relieving the hidradenitis suppurativa symptoms. Hence, you should not indulge in chocolate, pastry, packaged juice, and other sweet products.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Brewer\u2019s Yeast<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>.<\/strong> Excluding this item from your diet may allow your skin lesions to heal faster. Brewer\u2019s yeast is a typical ingredient in pastry, as it lets the dough rise. Therefore, it is recommended that you minimize the consumption of bread, cakes, buns, and other bakery products. Likewise, brewer\u2019s yeast is widely used in beer and wine production, which is why it is better to stop drinking these as well.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before changing your eating habits, you should consult a doctor and a dietician in order not to make matters worse. Remember, radical changes can be stressful for your body and, therefore, they can induce new disorders.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_To_Eat_In_Case_Of_Hidradenitis_Suppurativa\"><\/span><b>What To Eat In Case Of Hidradenitis Suppurativa?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preliminary research has shown that particular items can ease the hidradenitis suppurativa symptoms. Consequently, on your hidradenitis suppurativa cure diet you should consume (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/31006861\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Omega-3 fatty acids<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which are believed to reduce inflammation. Sea fishes, such as salmon, mackerel, sardine, herring, cod, and others are very rich in Omega-3. Other seafood with the high level of the Omega-3 fatty acids are caviar and oysters. Chia and flax seeds, along with walnuts also include the fatty acids.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zinc<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a great anti-inflammatory that also slows down the production of androgens in your body. Products high in zinc include meat, eggs, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin D<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is believed to help fight with the disease according to some studies. Indeed, some data show that people with hidradenitis suppurativa tend to have the vitamin D deficiency. Accordingly, it might be useful to eat foods with this nutrient in order to deal with the disease successfully. Vitamin D is present in seafood, mushrooms, and egg yolks. Your body also makes vitamin D when your skin is exposed to sunlight.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turmeric<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a plant rich in curcumin, which is an effective anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compound. In addition, turmeric may help prevent metabolic syndrome and regulate your immune system, thus reducing the hidradenitis suppurativa symptoms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Herbs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that might help the lesions heal faster.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/90-day-diet\/\">The 90-Day Diet Plan: The Simplest Way To Lose Weight And Form Life-Long Healthy Eating Habits<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Hidradenitis_Suppurativa_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33227 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4834-1024x576.png\" alt=\"hidradenitis suppurativa diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4834.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4834-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4834.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4834.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Variants_Of_The_Hidradenitis_Suppurativa_Diet\"><\/span><b>Variants Of The Hidradenitis Suppurativa Diet<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The general recommendation for those who have hidradenitis suppurativa is to stick to a balanced meal plan. Accordingly, you need to get the necessary number of nutrients from the food you consume. In addition, there are certain tried diets that are said to ease the skin condition symptoms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dairy-Free_Diet\"><\/span><strong>Dairy-Free Diet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In his literature review, F. W. Danby concluded that eliminating milk products from your meal plan may be helpful in treating hidradenitis suppurativa. In one study, none of the 47 participants felt worse when following the dairy-free diet. Furthermore, the state of 83% of them improved (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/283238019_Diet_in_the_prevention_of_hidradenitis_suppurativa_acne_inversa\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Therefore, it may be beneficial to avoid milk products on your hidradenitis suppurativa diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yeast-Free_Diet\"><\/span><strong>Yeast-Free Diet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In an experiment by H. Colboc et al., 10 of the 20 patients asserted that their skin condition subsided as a result of the yeast-free diet. Only 5 participants deemed the diet useless, whereas the other 5 did not see any effect. ain, number of days impaired and inflammation intensity were significantly reduced in the group as a whole over 3 months of following the yeast-free diet. Moreover, those five patients who found the 3 month diet helpful in managing hidradenitis suppurativa lost an average of 2 pounds (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.longdom.org\/open-access\/interest-of-brewers-yeastexclusion-diet-in-the-management-of-hidradenitissuppurativa-2155-9554-1000371.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe is your fast-track ticket to a long-lasting weight loss! <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Hidradenitis_Suppurativa_Diet\" rel=\"noopener\">Tailor your fitness journey and maximize your results<\/a> with just a couple of swipes!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Hidradenitis_Suppurativa_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33225 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4836-1024x576.png\" alt=\"healthy diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4836.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4836-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4836.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4836.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Elimination_Diet\"><\/span><strong>Elimination Diet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On an elimination diet, you immediately exclude\u00a0 a wide range of food. Then, you gradually begin to return them to your meal plan one by one to determine which one(s) trigger your symptoms. People usually resort to this diet if the elimination of only one or a couple of products does not reduce hidradenitis suppurativa symptoms. The diet can last for weeks or months, depending on the recommendation of a dietitian (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/31006861\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paleo_Autoimmune_Protocol_Diet\"><\/span><strong>Paleo Autoimmune Protocol Diet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Paleo Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) is a strict diet that eliminates the foods that are thought to cause inflammation as a result of autoimmune disorders. On AIP, you have to stop consuming (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/in-depth\/paleo-diet\/art-20111182\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/rheumatoid-arthritis\/qa\/what-is-the-paleo-autoimmune-protocol\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eggs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dairy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nightshade vegetables (tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nuts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seeds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweetened drinks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruit juice<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many patients claim that the AIP diet has cured hidradenitis suppurativa. However, there is insufficient scientific evidence on the impact of AIP on the skin condition.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mediterranean_Diet\"><\/span><strong>Mediterranean Diet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simply put, <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mediterranean-diet\/\">the Mediterranean diet<\/a> is rich in antioxidant items, which help prevent inflammation (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6356593\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). On this diet, you should eat a lot of fruit and vegetables. Similarly, you should consume enough poultry, fish, and eggs, whereas red meat is not advisable. As for milk products, they are allowed on the Mediterranean diet (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/in-depth\/mediterranean-diet\/art-20047801\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). However, if you choose this diet to manage hidradenitis suppurativa, you should definitely avoid dairy items. The same as with other diets, there is limited scientific evidence on the diet either positive or negative influence on the disease. It has been demonstrated, however, that poor adherence to a mediterranean-style diet is associated with greater clinical severity of hidradenitis suppurativa, making it of interest for further research (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6356593\/\">10<\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Hidradenitis_Suppurativa_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33226 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4835-1024x576.png\" alt=\"hidradenitis suppurativa diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4835.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4835-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4835.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4835.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Takeaways\"><\/span><strong>Takeaways<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hidradenitis suppurativa is truly a serious skin condition that causes both physical and mental discomfort. Apart from being painful, the disease can make you self-conscious. Luckily, there are several ways to treat it, including dieting. Among the main diet recommendations are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are overweight, you should slim down to reach the weight that is healthy for you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can exclude dairy, brewer\u2019s yeast, or sugar one at a time.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can stick to the elimination diet, initially excluding a wide range of foods. After you see an improvement, you can start reintroducing the foods to your meal plan one at a time, to determine specifically which foods trigger your symptoms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adding products high in omega-3, zinc, and vitamin D, along with herbs and turmeric might help you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may try the AIP or Mediterranean diets, which may help to reduce inflammation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, it is important to remember that none of the above-mentioned diets is a scientifically proven method of treating hidradenitis suppurativa. Therefore, you should be careful starting off any of these diets. Do not forget to discuss changes in your eating habits with a doctor and a dietitian in order not to aggravate your condition.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Hidradenitis_Suppurativa_Diet\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/31006861\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diet in hidradenitis suppurativa: a review of published and lay literature<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/283238019_Diet_in_the_prevention_of_hidradenitis_suppurativa_acne_inversa\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diet in the prevention of hidradenitis suppurativa (acne inversa)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2015, researchgate.net)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/hidradenitis-suppurativa\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20352306\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hidradenitis suppurativa<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (mayoclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/skin-problems-and-treatments\/hidradenitis-suppurativa#1-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hidradenitis Suppurativa<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/hidradenitis-suppurativa\/expert-answers\/hidradenitis-suppurativa-diet\/faq-20182593\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hidradenitis suppurativa and diet: What&#8217;s recommended?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (mayoclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/17716-hidradenitis-suppurativa\/management-and-treatment\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Management and Treatment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (my.clevelandclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.longdom.org\/open-access\/interest-of-brewers-yeastexclusion-diet-in-the-management-of-hidradenitissuppurativa-2155-9554-1000371.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interest of Brewer&#8217;s Yeast-Exclusion Diet in the Management of Hidradenitis Suppurativa<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2016, longdom.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/in-depth\/mediterranean-diet\/art-20047801\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nutrition and healthy eating<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, mayoclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/in-depth\/paleo-diet\/art-20111182\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paleo diet: What is it and why is it so popular?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, mayoclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6356593\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Role of Nutrition and Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet in the Multidisciplinary Approach of Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Evaluation of Nutritional Status and Its Association with Severity of Disease<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/rheumatoid-arthritis\/qa\/what-is-the-paleo-autoimmune-protocol\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the paleo autoimmune protocol?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Is Hidradenitis Suppurativa? 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Lawrence\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/df690fafcd10958177c28dbb59c2861a\"},\"headline\":\"Hidradenitis Suppurativa Diet: A Blow-By-Blow Guide (2026)\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-01-16T18:06:21+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/hidradenitis-suppurativa-diet\/\"},\"wordCount\":1822,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/hidradenitis-suppurativa-diet\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4832.png\",\"articleSection\":[\"Healthy Eating\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"articleBody\":\"<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><b>What Is Hidradenitis Suppurativa?<\/b><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Hidradenitis suppurativa is a skin condition characterized by painful lumps in the sweaty areas of the human body. The other name of the disease is acne inversa, since the bumps appear under the skin near the hair roots. The lumps usually appear in the armpits, the groin area, and other places where the skin rubs together. Eventually, even tunnels between the swellings may appear (<\/span><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/hidradenitis-suppurativa\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20352306\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">, <\/span><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/skin-problems-and-treatments\/hidradenitis-suppurativa#1-2\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">). In fact, the lumps can get infected and, as a result, inflame. Consequently, pus will accumulate under the skin. Eventually, these bags with pus will blast, causing foul odor, pain, and discomfort in general (<\/span><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/skin-problems-and-treatments\/hidradenitis-suppurativa#1-2\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">).<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n<h3><strong>Causes<\/strong><\/h3>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Research has not distinguished any exact cause of hidradenitis suppurativa. 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