Ive had HS for 6years now ive finally got some control over this ive learned for me its about the soap I use hibiclens can be bout at any pharmacy two shower a day laundry soap uncented avoid stress at all cost and avoid hot weather for an extended amount of time for me sweating also starts my flare ups, if ur getting them in ur waist line or igroin inside of ur legs try not to wear tight pants ive also realized dairy products not a good idea its truely amazing the wide range of things that can trigger this I dont kno if this will help you but it works for me ull eventually find somthing that will work for you