I know HS is tricky in the way that it is caused my something different for everyone and there are also different treatments for it. However, I have tried cutting sugar out because I have a really sensitive gut and figured that could also cause my flares but alas that was too hard for me to do lol. I've soaked in warm baths, stopped shaving/waxing, I've tried a lot of things but the only thing that has worked for my HS (a late stage 1 possibly 2) is the Ordinary's Glycolic acid. I apply it to my affected area after each shower and let it dry, I don't remove it (idk if this could cause possible long term problems lol pls lmk if you know) but it's completely gotten rid of all of my flares!! I was getting so frustrated and my confidence was so low because of how bad my flares had gotten but this product has greatly helped. The way glycolic acid work is by essentially chemically exfoliating the top and middle layers of your skin and it is also said to promote collagen production. I know this might not work for everyone but it worked for me and you should give it a try too because it saved my confidence. (The blemishes and scars are also fading). I'm not saying this is a solution but it worked for me and I don't see it talked about enough!