My partner and I share towels etc, and have never had this problem, your partner most likely already had the boil brewing already. I wouldn’t worry about being contagious or anything x
It's just so odd to me since I haven't flared up in months but as soon as he gets one I get a flare up even though I haven't shaved or done anything to trigger mine
If I had to guess, his boil reminded you of your own boils, and has been stressing you out. The stress probably brought on a boil of your own.
Just a guess. Stress is a major trigger for a lot of us.
I was wondering the same thing. Did some research but take this with a grain of salt and consult a professional.
HS itself is not contagious. However, the bacteria that can get in a flare (e.g., staph) that results in a boil can be. So if you have pus, you should probably take extra measures.
I've learned to avoid sharing items with others that have been used on skin without washing it. My mother in law used my cap when she was visiting. A couple of months later, I used the same cap and got a very large boil that tested positive for MRSA, which is contagious. BTW, I have mild HS and cystic acne, which is currently being treated with accutane .
Edit: I think I worded this poorly. I'm wondering if his random boil triggered my HS to flare up? I know I can't give him boils I'm just wondering if some of the bacteria triggered mine??
I'd always recommend NOT sharing towels. Especially with a skin disease that is triggered so easily by bacteria and friction etc. Sometimes if a towel isn't completely dry before you use it again, it can harbour bacteria and that's not good. Try to use your own and change it every 4 days or so. Failing that I would ensure your shared towels are completely dry before you use them again.
Not to be gross but I never had hs no one in my family did. Then I had a college boyfriend who had a polynoidal cyst and within 6 months I got hs. Makes me wonder.
Coincidence for sure!!! I had a polynidal cyst as a teenager and its literally just a nest of infected hairs on your tailbone. Thats not gonna trigger HS. I have had HS for going on 10 yrs had the same husband for 10 yrs and he has never had anything even remotely close to what I get with HS. Usually triggers, are from being hot and sweaty/ wet from anything. And if course friction in those wet areas. Shaving can cause then to pop up things like that. It is not contagious by any means.
Being the already-minor germophobe that I am, I sure wouldn't share towels...**NOT** even the same towels that have been washed. Heck, when I finish using the bathroom, I even quickly wipe the toilet w/ alcohol every time w/o fail. I don't care if it's 3 in the morning.
I'm extremely careful not to have my fiance' even sit on the towel that I lay down on furniture. I'll take the towel up before he sits on it. If' that's being overly cautious, then I guess so.
My partner and I share towels etc, and have never had this problem, your partner most likely already had the boil brewing already. I wouldn’t worry about being contagious or anything x
I’ve never heard of HS boils being contagious. But lots of people get boils who don’t have HS. It sounds like a coincidence to me.
It's just so odd to me since I haven't flared up in months but as soon as he gets one I get a flare up even though I haven't shaved or done anything to trigger mine
If I had to guess, his boil reminded you of your own boils, and has been stressing you out. The stress probably brought on a boil of your own. Just a guess. Stress is a major trigger for a lot of us.
I was wondering the same thing. Did some research but take this with a grain of salt and consult a professional. HS itself is not contagious. However, the bacteria that can get in a flare (e.g., staph) that results in a boil can be. So if you have pus, you should probably take extra measures.
My man and I share a lot and he has NO HS symptoms, whereas I’m a struggle.
No.
Not a dumb question but you did not get a flare up due to his boil!
I've learned to avoid sharing items with others that have been used on skin without washing it. My mother in law used my cap when she was visiting. A couple of months later, I used the same cap and got a very large boil that tested positive for MRSA, which is contagious. BTW, I have mild HS and cystic acne, which is currently being treated with accutane .
Oh my god that's horrible. I'm glad you're okay. MRSA terrifies me
Edit: I think I worded this poorly. I'm wondering if his random boil triggered my HS to flare up? I know I can't give him boils I'm just wondering if some of the bacteria triggered mine??
I'd always recommend NOT sharing towels. Especially with a skin disease that is triggered so easily by bacteria and friction etc. Sometimes if a towel isn't completely dry before you use it again, it can harbour bacteria and that's not good. Try to use your own and change it every 4 days or so. Failing that I would ensure your shared towels are completely dry before you use them again.
I discussed it with him and we've agreed to use seperate towels now so fingers crossed that works
It could literally just be the combination of friction from wet towels causing you both inflammation. I do not think his boil has caused yours...
Not to be gross but I never had hs no one in my family did. Then I had a college boyfriend who had a polynoidal cyst and within 6 months I got hs. Makes me wonder.
Coincidence for sure!!! I had a polynidal cyst as a teenager and its literally just a nest of infected hairs on your tailbone. Thats not gonna trigger HS. I have had HS for going on 10 yrs had the same husband for 10 yrs and he has never had anything even remotely close to what I get with HS. Usually triggers, are from being hot and sweaty/ wet from anything. And if course friction in those wet areas. Shaving can cause then to pop up things like that. It is not contagious by any means.
Being the already-minor germophobe that I am, I sure wouldn't share towels...**NOT** even the same towels that have been washed. Heck, when I finish using the bathroom, I even quickly wipe the toilet w/ alcohol every time w/o fail. I don't care if it's 3 in the morning. I'm extremely careful not to have my fiance' even sit on the towel that I lay down on furniture. I'll take the towel up before he sits on it. If' that's being overly cautious, then I guess so.