In this post, we will be talking about the best creams for hidradenitis suppurativa. You can use these around the groin, bottom, breasts, and armpit areas.

Note: make sure to consult a doctor before buying these creams and also conduct a patch test to see if you are not allergic to these products.

Another thing be careful when applying these creams on deep wounds.

MEDIHONEY is a cream or gel that is used to treat tunneled, exuding wounds, and slow-healing wounds. It was highly recommended and used by people with hidradenitis suppurativa.

• It moisturizes the skin and promotes wound healing.

• It is used to treat tunneled, exuding wounds, and slow-healing wounds.

• Non-toxic, natural, and safe.

• MEDIHONEY uses a formula composed of 80% Active Leptospermum Honey and 20% natural gelling agents.

• It is free of latex, and the material stays in place upon application and improves contact between its solution and the wound, even if the tissue is expelling fluid and body heat.

• Low pH of 3.5-4.5 – maintaining more acidic pH levels within the wound environment can help to keep a wound on track toward healing.

This is a cream that is made specifically for hidradenitis suppurativa. It is perfect for inflamed, painful, tender, wounded, infected, irritated, dry, and cracked skin.

• It is great even for healing 6+ months old wounds.

• It promotes wound healing and may help with deep wounds.

• It is steroid-free, synthetics-free, and does not cause antibiotic resistance.

• Combining the ingredients creates a powerful formula for hydrating, repairing, drawing out inflammation, relieving pain, soothing irritated skin, and protecting. 

The active ingredients are beeswax, propolis, and egg yolk.

The inactive ingredients are grapeseed oil, olive oil, raw beeswax, propolis, egg yolk extract, lavender essential oil, and vitamin E.

This is a diaper rash that contains lanolin (15.5%) and Petrolatum (53.4%).

• Forms a protective barrier to moisturize the skin and promote wound healing.

• Helps relieve the discomfort of chapped, chafed, and cracked skin.

• Contains vitamins A & D.

• Free of dyes, phthalates & parabens.

The active ingredients are Lanolin 15.5% and Petrolatum 53.4%.

The inactive Ingredients are cod liver oil (contains vitamin A & vitamin D), fragrance, light mineral oil, microcrystalline wax, paraffin.

Dr. Kinash Epsom salt cream is another cream you can use to treat hidradenitis suppurativa. It’s a lightly scented skin cream that contains aloe vera, vitamin E, and shea butter to moisturize rough, dry skin from head to toe. It can also help relax muscles and soothe aches, pains, and soreness.

• It is moisturizing.

• Helps to relieve aches, pains, and soreness.

• It is formulated with aloe vera, vitamin E, and Shea butter.

• It is lightly scented.

• Avoid use on open wounds

The ingredients are Water, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Isopropyl Palmitate, Cetyl Alcohol, Fragrance, Shea Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Magnesium Sulfate (Epsom Salt), Carbomer, Ethylhexyl Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cocoa Seed Butter, Xantham Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate

This is a cream that contains calendula cream and 18% of zinc oxide.

• It forms a protective and moisture-repellent barrier.

• It contains non-nano zinc oxide at 18%.

• Can be used as a barrier cream when washing up, cleaning, hairdressing, etc.

• It is free from preservatives, fragrances, declarable allergens, emulsifiers, colourants, and artificial chemicals.

The ingredients are Helianthus annuus oil, Orbignya oleifera oil, CI77947 non-nano zinc oxide (18%), beeswax, borage oil, tocopherol, calendula officinalis extract, althaea officinalis.

This is another Epsom salt cream that you can use if you have muscle pain or joint pain associated with hidradenitis suppurativa. The main ingredient in this is magnesium.

• It is gluten and casein free.

• It is odorless, non-burning, non-greasy, and non-staining.

• relaxing nerve impulses and muscle contractions.

• temporarily relieving occasional muscle aches and joint pain.

• promoting relaxation and contributing to restful sleep.

OTHER INGREDIENTS: Purified Water, Magnesium Sulfate, Glycerine, Glyceryl Dilaurate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG 100 Stearate, Ceteareth – 20, Isopropyl Myristate, Guar Gum, Imidurea NF, Methyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben.

This is a cream that you can use if you have dry skin and requires moisture.

• It helps relieve minor skin irritations and itching.

• It soothes and moisturizes the skin.

• It is formulated with colloidal oatmeal, honey, aloe vera, and beeswax.

Active Ingredient: Colloidal Oatmeal 1.0% – Skin Protectant

Inactive Ingredients: Organic Olive Oil, Almond Oil, Organic Honey, Organic Aloe Vera Juice, Beeswax, Water, Sodium Bicarbonate, Potassium Sorbate, Organic Sunflower Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol.

• Boiron Calendula Cream

• California Baby Calendula Cream

• Boudreaux’s Butt Paste Maximum Strength (40% zinc oxide)

• Desitin Maximum Strength Original Paste Diaper Rash Cream (40% zinc oxide)

All of these creams would be suitable for you.

If you need a cream made specifically for hidradenitis suppurativa, then go for MagicHealer and if you need a cream for muscle pain and joint pain associated with hidradenitis suppurativa, then go for kirkman Epsom salt cream.

The diaper rash creams can be used in perineal, perianal, and groin areas.

The other creams can be used to moisturize the skin and combat dryness.